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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser Versus CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser - US

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand
American Brand

Updated on March 24, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or oils

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 26 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 27 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 26 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 27 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

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.

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When to use

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 26 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser 27 ingredients

66 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
95% use every day
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2,837 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
95% use every day
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Broke Me Out 47% Drying 37% Irritating 32%