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SebaMed Clear Face Antibacterial Cleansing Foam Versus Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
German Brand Germany
German Brand Germany

Updated on November 11, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe 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

Free From

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

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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

Benefits

Concerns

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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Masking, Preservative

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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When to use

117 Routines
45% use in am
55% use in pm
99% use every day
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79 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

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

9 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.

Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel 10 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
Khang69's avatar

K

21 days ago
Review

This is why I always prefer gel cleansers, and this one is an example.

This is gentle, I use it twice a day as morning and night cleanser. When it comes to hydration, its either a yes or a no depends on your skin if it can adjust so extreme dry skin might need to use a toner and moisturizer after.

Soft gel formula which I love, feels very smooth and no irritating after cleanse. It did well Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
cheehi's avatar

cheehi

1 year ago
Review

Simple cleanser that cleans everything and doesn't break me out or dry my skin out.