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SebaMed Clear Face Antibacterial Cleansing Foam Versus Dot & Key Skincare Cica & 2% Salicylic Face Wash

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
German Brand Germany
Indian Brand India

Updated on December 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

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Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Cica & 2% Salicylic Face Wash

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

Panthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.

There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.

D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.

Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):

Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.

This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.

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Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide

When to use

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45% use in am
54% use in pm
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Reviews

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SebaMed Clear Face Antibacterial Cleansing Foam 8 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
Great Value (1) Light Scent (1) No Scent (1)
renatatjan's avatar

Renata

10 months ago
Review

Been using this for years but honestly, when it comes to fighting acne, this cleanser doesn't seem to have any effect on my skin. It leaves a somewhat "filmy" feeling afterward, which wasn't a pleasant experience initially, but I'm starting to get used to it over time. Doesn't remove sunscreen or any light makeup. Just a regular gentle and malassezia safe cleanser that doesn't exacerbate my skin Show more

#light scent
ShwethaRamakrishnan_682's avatar
Review

Does its job
Not stripping, cleanses well.

Dot & Key Skincare Cica & 2% Salicylic Face Wash 32 ingredients

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