Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Oxy Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser with Prebiotics versus Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control .

Last updated on February 14, 2024. Published on October 30, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain benzoyl peroxide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser South African Brand South Africa
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Benzoyl Peroxide

Benefits

Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Benzoyl Peroxide

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Oxy Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser with Prebiotics contains this as ingredient number 1.

Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control contains this as ingredient number 10.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Benzoyl Peroxide is famous for fighting acne. This is because it does a variety of tasks on the skin: it helps reduce excess oil, kill bacteria, and clear out dead skin cells. In other words, it is effective at unclogging pores.

These properties make it great at fighting different types of acne, including cystic and inflammatory types of acne.

When targeting the bacteria in your pores, Benzoyl Peroxide has been shown to kill the bacteria without causing sensitivity. It also helps keep your skin's natural bacteria and biome balanced. Having a healthy biome protects your skin from external harmful factors.

Once Benzoyl Peroxide is absorbed into the skin, our bodies turn it into benzoic acid and quickly exits in urine.

When using Benzoyl Peroxide, it may be irritating for some people due to a variety of reasons, such as a broken skin barrier or just an allergic reaction. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.

Learn more about Benzoyl Peroxide

Oxy Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser with Prebiotics contains this as ingredient number 2.

Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control contains this as ingredient number 21.

3
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

Learn more about Xanthan Gum

Oxy Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser with Prebiotics contains this as ingredient number 7.

Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control contains this as ingredient number 20.

4
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

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 Propanediol

Oxy Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser with Prebiotics contains this as ingredient number 17.

Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

Learn more about Sodium Citrate

Oxy Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser with Prebiotics contains this as ingredient number 19.

Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Hydroxide

Oxy Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser with Prebiotics contains this as ingredient number 20.

Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

10% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Oxy Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser with Prebiotics 21 ingredients

Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser with Prebiotics hasn't been rated yet.
Rate it now

Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control 21 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 12 ratings
Drying (2) Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Great Value (1) Irritating (1) Works Well (1)
Rheanne's avatar

Rheanne

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

didn’t work for me after using consistently for 2.5 weeks.

emizmmg's avatar

emizmmg

8 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This is my holy grail because it clears my acne.

Alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 13 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Oxy Soothing Cream Acne Cleanser with Prebiotics.

See 13 alternatives

Our Dupe Finder has found 17 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control.

See 17 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...