Sesderma Salises Foamy Soap Free Cream Cleanser Versus The Purest Solutions Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Updated on January 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sesderma Salises Foamy Soap Free Cream Cleanser 29 ingredients
The Purest Solutions Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 24 ingredients
What's inside
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Sesderma Salises Foamy Soap Free Cream Cleanser 29 ingredients
The Purest Solutions Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingParfum
Masking
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Triethanolamine
BufferingWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide DEA, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Limonene, Methylparaben, Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract, Parfum, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Phosphatidylcholine, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Triethanolamine
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Laureth-2
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Pentylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Laureth-2, 1,2-Hexanediol, Salicylic Acid, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Zinc PCA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation.
Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts.
Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing this ingredient into your routine.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidWater. 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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Sesderma Salises Foamy Soap Free Cream Cleanser 29 ingredients
The Purest Solutions Exfoliating Salicylic Acid Cleanser 24 ingredients
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