Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength Versus Differin Daily Brightening Exfoliator
Updated on June 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 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 harsh alcohols, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients
Differin Daily Brightening Exfoliator 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients
Differin Daily Brightening Exfoliator 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Benzoyl Peroxide 10%
Water
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethicone
Emollient
Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Propanediol
Solvent
Silica
Abrasive
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzoyl Peroxide 10%, Water, Carbomer, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethicone, Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, PEG-40 Stearate, Propanediol, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearic Acid, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMenthol
Masking
Sodium Bisulfite
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Chromium Hydroxide Green
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Kojic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Menthol, Sodium Bisulfite, Disodium EDTA, Chromium Hydroxide Green, Butylene Glycol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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!
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Panoxyl Acne Foaming Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Maximum Strength 20 ingredients
Differin Daily Brightening Exfoliator 24 ingredients
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