SebaMed Clear Face Mattifying Cream Versus QV Face Gentle Cleanser
Updated on October 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
SebaMed Clear Face Mattifying Cream 21 ingredients
QV Face Gentle Cleanser 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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SebaMed Clear Face Mattifying Cream 21 ingredients
QV Face Gentle Cleanser 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningAesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Glycyrrhizate
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Faex Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Ammonium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Gluconate, Caffeine, Biotin, Allantoin, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningCarthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCeramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingWater, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Petrolatum, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Lauryl Betaine, Xanthan Gum, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Sodium Polyacrylate, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterSodium Polyacrylate is the sodium salt of polyacrylic acid. It is used as an absorber, emollient, and stabilizer.
This ingredient is a super-absorbent polymer - meaning it can absorb 100 to 1000 times its mass in water. As an emollient, Sodium Polyacrylate helps soften and soothe skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
SebaMed Clear Face Mattifying Cream 21 ingredients
QV Face Gentle Cleanser 21 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
SebaMed Clear Face Mattifying Cream 21 ingredients
I was looking for a moisturizer that still has that moisturizing consistency BUT doesnt break me out. And honestly this is IT!!! I really liked the korean ones that would have that gel like texture (+ fungal acne safe, non comedogenic) but honestly I am focussing on healing my skin barrier and they were not enough for that. BUT THIS ONE!!! Oh my god I love this moisturizer so so so much. It costs Show more
I have been using the Sebamed Mattifying Cream on- and off for 5 months now.
👉🏻 Pros:
✔️ non-comedogenic
✔️ fungal acne-safe
✔️ affordable
✔️ available at drugstores in Germany—no need to purchase it online
👉🏻 Cons:
❌contains citric acid, an ingredient that irritates my skin. I always got red after applying it on my face (see photo).
❌ using niacinamide twice a day might not be ideal — I Show more
QV Face Gentle Cleanser 21 ingredients
for sensitive skin but not for me??
Recommended by a friend after struggling to find a "gentle" cleanser that didn't break me out or burn like crazy. Fine first few washes once daily, 3rd day in the once peaceful heavy, creamy texture started to sting my face. Broke out with red bumps and acne that week. Thought I'd finally found the one... but it seems continual use of this doesn't agree
