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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser versus Taro Adapalene 0.3% Gel .

Last updated on April 05, 2024. Published on November 02, 2022

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and anti aging

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Prescription American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Prescription

Prescription skincare treatments. The ingredients in these product are prescription strength and considered medication. In many countries, these must be prescribed by a certified professional.

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Ingredient Info

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SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser 25 ingredients

Taro Adapalene 0.3% Gel 9 ingredients

alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser 25 ingredients

Taro Adapalene 0.3% Gel 9 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

BHA
Exfoliators
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Retinoid

Benefits

Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Taro Adapalene 0.3% Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

2
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

Taro Adapalene 0.3% Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser 25 ingredients

Taro Adapalene 0.3% Gel 9 ingredients

44% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
33% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet

Usage

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When to use

SLMD Salicylic Acid Cleanser 25 ingredients

Taro Adapalene 0.3% Gel 9 ingredients

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