Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème versus ZO Skin Health Acne Control .
Published on January 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and reducing pores
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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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Ingredient Info
IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème 35 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Acne Control 14 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème 35 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Acne Control 14 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème 35 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Acne Control 14 ingredients
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
Benzoyl Peroxide 10% • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Polyglyceryl-6 Distearate • Peg-8 Laurate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Carbomer • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinIMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème contains this as ingredient number 3.
ZO Skin Health Acne Control contains this as ingredient number 2.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème contains this as ingredient number 10.
ZO Skin Health Acne Control contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 HydroxideIMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème contains this as ingredient number 18.
ZO Skin Health Acne Control contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème contains this as ingredient number 19.
ZO Skin Health Acne Control contains this as ingredient number 13.
This 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 OilIMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème contains this as ingredient number 21.
ZO Skin Health Acne Control contains this as ingredient number 11.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème contains this as ingredient number 28.
ZO Skin Health Acne Control contains this as ingredient number 10.
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IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème 35 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Acne Control 14 ingredients
Usage
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IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème 35 ingredients
ZO Skin Health Acne Control 14 ingredients
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