Eucerin pH5 Facial Cleanser Sensitive Skin Versus Avène Cleansing Foam
Updated on August 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Eucerin pH5 Facial Cleanser Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
Avène Cleansing Foam 12 ingredients
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Eucerin pH5 Facial Cleanser Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
Avène Cleansing Foam 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Myreth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Methylpropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPantolactone
HumectantCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. 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 WaterWe don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate yet.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidChances 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 ChlorideGlycerin 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 GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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Eucerin pH5 Facial Cleanser Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
Avène Cleansing Foam 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Eucerin pH5 Facial Cleanser Sensitive Skin 16 ingredients
Avène Cleansing Foam 12 ingredients
Easily one of my favourite cleansers! Skin doesn’t feel tight and uneasy after patting the face dry. Used this during one of my worst rosacea flare ups, and it worked great.
I have acne-prone sensitive combination skin, which can be hard to clean as some products leave my skin feeling too dry or not cleaning well enough. This foam is gentle and I feel it really cleans up my skin while not leaving it dry.
I used this during a rosacea flare up and it helped a lot! I recommend this one also during the winter for combination skin since its really gentle with the skin.
