StriVectin Multi-Action Clear: Acne Clearing Treatment Lotion

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StriVectin Multi-Action Clear: Acne Clearing Treatment Lotion Versus Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control

Facial Treatment

Face Cleanser

American Brand

Updated on June 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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StriVectin Multi-Action Clear: Acne Clearing Treatment Lotion 30 ingredients

Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control 21 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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StriVectin Multi-Action Clear: Acne Clearing Treatment Lotion 30 ingredients

Panoxyl Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control 21 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Multi-Action Clear: Acne Clearing Treatment Lotion

Salicylic Acid 2%

Water

Propanediol

Alcohol Denat.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

Acetyl Glucosamine

Dimethyl Isosorbide

Ethoxydiglycol

Succinic Acid

Butylene Glycol

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Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

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Parfum

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Myristyl Nicotinate

Tranexamic Acid

Phytic Acid

Xylitol

Caprylic Acid

Sodium Carbonate

Sodium Chloride

T-Butyl Alcohol

Polyglutamic Acid

Dextran

Tripeptide-1

Denatonium Benzoate

Linalool

Geraniol

Benzyl Salicylate

Acne Creamy Wash Benzoyl Peroxide 4% Daily Control

Carbomer

Decyl Glucoside

Dimethicone

Diheptyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing

Glycerin

Humectant

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Palmitic Acid

Emollient

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Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6

PEG-40 Stearate

Propanediol

Water

Silica

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Citrate

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

Cleansing

Sorbitan Stearate

Emulsifying

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Sorbitol

Humectant

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Stearic Acid

Cleansing

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T-Butyl Alcohol

Perfuming

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Benzoyl Peroxide 4%

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Sodium Chloride

Masking

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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T-Butyl Alcohol

Perfuming, Solvent

T-Butyl Alcohol it is most commonly used as a solvent.

At room temperature, T-Butyl Alcohol melts and has a similar smell to camphor.

This ingredient is derived from isobutane. It is the simplest form of a tertiary alcohol. Due to its chemical structure, it is more resistant to oxidation.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water