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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Proactiv Renewing Cleanser versus Proactiv Skin Purifying Mask .

Published on April 24, 2023

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols or common allergens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and sulfates

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Wash Off Mask 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).

Wash Off Mask

Wash off masks are used to treat skin concerns: large pores, dryness, dullness, acne, and much more. They are applied preferably after cleansing (depending on the product’s instructions) and usually have to be removed within a specific time period.

Price

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Starts at $22.89
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Starts at $40.00

Ingredient Info

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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 25 ingredients

Proactiv Skin Purifying Mask 24 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 Skin Purifying Mask 24 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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: Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.

Magnesium aluminum silicate is used for enhancing texture and as an absorbent. Due to its large molecular size, it is unable to be absorbed into the skin.

Like other types of silica, this ingredient can be used to thicken a product. As an absorbent, it may be used to absorb extra water or help prevent clumping.

Learn more about Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Proactiv Skin Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium Sulfate is a type of sulfate.

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

Proactiv Skin Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 18.

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 Skin Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 20.

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.

Learn more about Parfum

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.

Proactiv Skin Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 25 ingredients

Proactiv Skin Purifying Mask 24 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
29% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

Usage

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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 25 ingredients

Proactiv Skin Purifying Mask 24 ingredients

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Reviews

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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser 25 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating

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