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PURITO Defence Barrier pH Cleanser Versus Dr.Ceuracle 5 Alpha Control Clearing Cream

Face Cleanser
General Moisturizer
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on December 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
5 Alpha Control Clearing Cream

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Cyclopentasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Methylpropanediol

Solvent

Cyclohexasiloxane

Emollient
Silicon Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient
2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol IconMay worsen Oily Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Dimethicone

Emollient
1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract

Skin Conditioning
Can worsen Dry Skin Icon

Betaine

Humectant
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract

Antimicrobial
Antioxidant IconFragrance Icon

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract

Skin Conditioning

Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract

Skin Conditioning

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Skin Conditioning

Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract

Skin Conditioning

Phellinus Linteus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Cordyceps Sinensis Extract

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Ganoderma Lucidum Extract

Skin Protecting

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Emollient
Oil IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid Icon

Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Isohexadecane

Emollient

Cetearyl Glucoside

Emulsifying

Tromethamine

Buffering

Butylene Glycol

Humectant
1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Bisabolol

Masking
Helps reduce irritation Icon

Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment

Antimicrobial

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant
0 / 0 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant Icon

Sarcosine

Skin Conditioning

Capryloyl Glycine

Cleansing

Hexylene Glycol

Emulsifying
0-2 / 0-1

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer

Humectant

Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

Humectant
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Dark Spots Icon

Sorbitan Oleate

Emulsifying
3 / 0 Bad for Acne Prone Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Glucose

Humectant

Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Oleanolic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying
0 / 0 May worsen Oily Skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyacetophenone

Antioxidant
Antioxidant Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

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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Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.

Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.

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Antioxidant

Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.

This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.

Studies show the compounds in centella help with:

The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.

Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract
Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse. 

It is a:

  • Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
  • Emollient, helping to soften skin
  • Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
  • Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives 

When to use

208 Routines
47% use in am
53% use in pm
98% use every day
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1 Routine
100% use in am
0% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

PURITO Defence Barrier pH Cleanser 17 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 8 ratings
Light (3) Works Well (3) Hydrating (1)
Herku's avatar

Herku

1 year ago
Review

HG cleanser for my Rosace/oily/sensitive skin. Use it with TO Squalane oil as a double cleansing routine

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mlezere

1 year ago
Review

The best cleanser that I ever had! I have combi skin that is oily on my forehead and dry in other parts of my face, and it cleans my face perfectly without leaving a drying feeling afterwards. Also, it doesn’t provoke my fungal acne, which is already a huge plus. 

#light
#strong scent
#works well

Dr.Ceuracle 5 Alpha Control Clearing Cream 48 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Expensive (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1)
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deniza laywes

9 months ago
Review

It's from the line for oily skin type, and it's not oil-free?? No wonder why my face felt so heavy and sticky. Not fungal acne safe.
And it's expensive. I felt like I'm buying Cartier bracelet and not a face moisturizer with a small volume of 50 ml.
You can find better.

#expensive
#hydrating
#irritating
#heavy