Naturium Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Moisturizer 0.75% Versus Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control
Updated on June 25, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Naturium Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Moisturizer 0.75% 43 ingredients
Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Naturium Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Moisturizer 0.75% 43 ingredients
Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid 0.75%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningOctadecenedioic Acid
Emulsifying
Silybum Marianum Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnesium PCA
Humectant
Amylopectin
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water
TonicNymphaea Caerulea Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Lecithin
Emollient
Physalis Angulata Extract
Skin ProtectingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningCastor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingC9-12 Alkane
SolventBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauryl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Salicylic Acid 0.75%, Water, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Triheptanoin, Octadecenedioic Acid, Silybum Marianum Extract, Magnesium PCA, Amylopectin, Niacinamide, Succinoglycan, Bisabolol, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Water, Nymphaea Caerulea Flower Water, Palmitic Acid, Lecithin, Physalis Angulata Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Carbomer, C9-12 Alkane, Behenyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetyl Alcohol, Lauryl Alcohol, Myristyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzoyl Peroxide 4%
Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PEG-40 Stearate, Propanediol, Water, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, T-Butyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Benzoyl Peroxide 4%
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.
Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeGlycerin 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 GlycerinPalmitic Acid is a fatty acid naturally found in our skin and in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It serves many purposes in skincare, acting as a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
As an emollient, palmitic acid helps soften and smooth the skin by preventing water loss. In cleansers, it helps remove oil and dirt while creating foam.
Its emulsifying properties help stabilize products by keeping water and oil-based ingredients from separating.
This may not be suitable for fungal acne-prone skin, as fatty acids like this can sometimes trigger breakouts in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Palmitic AcidPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium 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 HydroxideStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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