MEDI-PEEL Dr. Sulfur Bar Versus CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser - US & Canada
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, common allergens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
MEDI-PEEL Dr. Sulfur Bar 57 ingredients
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser 24 ingredients
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About this product
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MEDI-PEEL Dr. Sulfur Bar 57 ingredients
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Stearate
CleansingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Laurate
CleansingSucrose
HumectantSodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Palmitate
CleansingSodium Myristate
CleansingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Branch/Leaf Extract
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Arundinacea Juice
Abrasive
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Eriocephalus Punctulatus Oil
Masking
Zinc Pyrithione
Antiseborrhoeic
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicScutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract
EmollientGlycine
Buffering
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningPhenylalanine
MaskingThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantCysteine
Antioxidant
Methionine
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Sorbitol, Sodium Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Sodium Laurate, Sucrose, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Myristate, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Polygonum Cuspidatum Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Branch/Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Juice, Sulfur, Eriocephalus Punctulatus Oil, Zinc Pyrithione, Biotin, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Viscum Album Ferment Extract, Saccharomyces/Imperata Cylindrica Root Ferment Extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingMethylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Niacinamide, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Propylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum
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 WaterPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinCeramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPIngredient Ratings
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MEDI-PEEL Dr. Sulfur Bar 57 ingredients
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser 24 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
MEDI-PEEL Dr. Sulfur Bar 57 ingredients
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser 24 ingredients
best cleanser out there!
this cleanser has never failed me. i've been using it for nearly 2 years and it always manages to cleanse the deepest parts of my pores always leaving clean skin ready for my day or night!
Gentle and effective
So good for my acne prone skin. Of course, this is not the only product I use to clear and prevent ance, but it has been a helpful addition.
Not harsh enough to irritate on its own, but if you have sensitive skin it may become irritated if you follow this cleanser with acids/retinoids.
