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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Proactiv Renewing Cleanser versus Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash .

Last updated on March 19, 2024. Published on October 05, 2020

Overview

What they are

These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any oils

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
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

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Starts at $22.89
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Starts at $10.00

Ingredient Info

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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 25 ingredients

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash 29 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

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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 25 ingredients

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash 29 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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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!

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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.

It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 24.

4
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 28.

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

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 25 ingredients

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash 29 ingredients

16% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
69% are disliked or very disliked
3% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 25 ingredients

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash 29 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 25 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash 29 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Works Well (1)
jordeer's avatar

jordeer

1 month ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

They need to un-discontinue this product — it’s been my holy grail for calm, clear skin for years!

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