Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser Versus FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream
Updated on January 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser 18 ingredients
FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser 18 ingredients
FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingAcrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Arginine
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Salicylic Acid, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Arginine, Butylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Glycosyl Trehalose
Emulsion StabilisingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Coconut Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
PEG-400
Emulsion StabilisingSalvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientCasein Extract
Skin ConditioningCicada Extract
Antioxidant
Calcite Powder
Glyceryl Isostearate
Emollient
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientDiallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride
Acrylamides Copolymer
Zinc Phosphate
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Glycosyl Trehalose, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitol, Coconut Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, PEG-400, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Casein Extract, Cicada Extract, Calcite Powder, Glyceryl Isostearate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Diallyldimethyl Ammonium Chloride, Acrylamides Copolymer, Zinc Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene 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 GlycerinWater. 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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Paula's Choice Clear Pore Normalizing Cleanser 18 ingredients
FANCL Acne Care Washing Cream 25 ingredients
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