Shield Face Wash
Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash
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Shield Face Wash Versus Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on December 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, benzoyl peroxide, ceramides, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and 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, dark spots and better texture

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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Shield Face Wash 22 ingredients

Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash 23 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Shield Face Wash 22 ingredients

Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash 23 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Ceramides Locks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
3 Ingredients
AHA Exfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
Exfoliators Removes dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Niacinamide Strengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
Benzoyl Peroxide Targets acne-causing bacteria and clears breakouts.
Hyaluronic Acid Hydrates by attracting and holding water.

Benefits

Hydrating Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
9 Ingredients
Reduces Irritation Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
5 Ingredients
Anti-Aging Softens lines and helps skin look youthful.
5 Ingredients
Acne Fighting Fights acne and helps prevent breakouts.
4 Ingredients
Good For Oily Skin Balances oil and helps reduce shine.
3 Ingredients
Scar Healing Improves the look of marks and scars.
3 Ingredients
Brightening Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
3 Ingredients
Reduces Large Pores Minimizes the look of enlarged pores.
2 Ingredients
Dark Spots Fades dark spots for even skin tone.
2 Ingredients
Redness Reducing Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Skin Texture Smooths rough patches and refines texture.

Concerns

Rosacea Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
3 Ingredients
Eczema May worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
3 Ingredients
Irritating May cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
2 Ingredients
Drying Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Face Wash

Benzoyl Peroxide 5%

Benzoyl Peroxide IconHelps fight Acne IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing
May cause irritation Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Cleansing

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Tetrasodium EDTA

May worsen Eczema Icon

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Charcoal Powder

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps fight Acne Icon

Benzoyl Peroxide 5%, Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol, Glycolic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Charcoal Powder

Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash

Benzoyl Peroxide

Benzoyl Peroxide IconHelps fight Acne IconCan worsen Dry Skin IconMay cause irritation IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Propylene Glycol

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Cleansing

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing
May cause irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Niacinamide

Smoothing
Niacinamide IconGood for Oily Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Sulfate

Sulfate Icon

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Abrasive
Exfoliant IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Glycolic Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Dark Spots IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps fight Acne IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Ceramide NP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Ceramide AP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

Ceramide EOP

Skin Conditioning
Ceramide IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation IconHelps with Anti-Aging Icon

Benzoyl Peroxide, Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Niacinamide, Sodium Sulfate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Carbomer, Ceramide EOP

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Face Wash
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Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash
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When to use

Shield Face Wash 22 ingredients

Acne Free Benzoyl Peroxide Deep Cleansing Foaming Wash 23 ingredients

4 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
19 Routines
42% use in am
58% use in pm
100% use every day
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