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Safi Acne Solutions 3 in 1 Cica Micellar Gel Cleanser Versus Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser - US

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Malaysian Brand Malaysia
American Brand United States

Updated on August 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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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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Smoothing

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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When to use

18 Routines
56% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
2,005 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Safi Acne Solutions 3 in 1 Cica Micellar Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352's avatar

JohnnyLeeZongHeng_352

2 years ago
Review

Does the job and very affordable
I've been using this cleanser for months, it contains those ingredients that I want for oily and acne-prone skin, and it is very affordable. I have no new breakouts, it controls my sebum production, and it cleanses well. Definitely recommend people with my skin type to give this a try. It saves my skin and also my wallet haha

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Bibi Nazman

2 months ago
Review

I honestly didnt expect this cheap cleanser might help my skin but it does. A bit drying but i only use once a day which is a night. Suitable for those who is too lazy to wear exfoliating toner. Once once a day or it might be too strong

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser 10 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 27 ratings
Great Value (7) No Scent (6) Light (4)
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starstellastar_407

1 year ago
Review

This is HORRIBLE, soooo bad. Broke me out so bad. It is mega comedogenic. The ingredients are literally known to cause acne.

#drying
#broke me out
#doesn't work
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leomonarch_903

1 year ago
Review

Burn my face
I don’t know which burn my skin, pantolactone or citric acid, whatever.my face become burn and red like a tomato,I have to wash with cold water and put on lucas papaw oilment.