Shield Face Wash
CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash
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Shield Face Wash Versus CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash

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

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, benzoyl peroxide, ceramides, 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, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Shield Face Wash 22 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash 29 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

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash 29 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

Acne Foaming Cream Wash

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%

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

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing
May cause irritation Icon

Potassium Hydroxide

Buffering

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

Carbomer

Emulsion Stabilising
1 / 0

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

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

Trideceth-6

Emulsifying

Triethyl Citrate

Masking
Fragrance Icon

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant
0 / 0 Hyaluronic Acid IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifying

Cholesterol

Emollient
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Tetrasodium EDTA

May worsen Eczema Icon

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing

Phytosphingosine

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Benzoic Acid

Masking
Preservative IconMay worsen Eczema Icon

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Emulsifying
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, Water, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Potassium Hydroxide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Niacinamide, Glycolic Acid, Trideceth-6, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Propanediol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzoic Acid, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Ingredient Ratings

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Face Wash
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Acne Foaming Cream Wash
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When to use

Shield Face Wash 22 ingredients

CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash 29 ingredients

4 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
76 Routines
43% use in am
57% use in pm
87% use every day
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CeraVe Acne Foaming Cream Wash 29 ingredients

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Drying 100% Great Value 50% Irritating 50%
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