ERHA Acneact Gentle Acne Facial Wash Versus ERHA Facial Wash For Oily Skin
Updated on January 30, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
ERHA Acneact Gentle Acne Facial Wash 26 ingredients
ERHA Facial Wash For Oily Skin 25 ingredients
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ERHA Acneact Gentle Acne Facial Wash 26 ingredients
ERHA Facial Wash For Oily Skin 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Magnesium Nitrate
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Magnesium Chloride
Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Chloride, Tetrasodium EDTA, Magnesium Nitrate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Water, Cocamide DEA, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Panthenol, PEG-150 Distearate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Disodium EDTA, Magnesium Chloride
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glycerin
Humectant
Glycolic Acid 3.5%
Buffering
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyquaternium-7
Disodium EDTA
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid 3.5%, Cocamide DEA, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate, Niacinamide, Acrylates Crosspolymer-4, Panthenol, Polyquaternium-7, Disodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Benzoic Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideTetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
MCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinoneWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCocamide DEA is a coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates rich foam and helps to thicken the consistency of cleansing products.
This ingredient effectively removes dirt and oil while helping to stabilize formulations, making it a common addition to shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
It has become less popular in recent formulations due to potential irritation in sensitive skin types and concerns about trace amounts of diethanolamine (DEA), which can potentially form nitrosamines.
While still considered safe at regulated concentrations, many manufacturers now opt for gentler alternatives like cocamidopropyl betaine or other surfactants that offer similar benefits with fewer potential drawbacks.
Learn more about Cocamide DEAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineWe don't have a description for Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 yet.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil. As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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