IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème Versus ZO Skin Health Acne Control
Updated on June 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème 35 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Acne Control 13 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème 35 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Acne Control 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
Perfuming
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSymphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Sclerotium Gum, Stearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Limonene, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ceramide EOP
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Sodium 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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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