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Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser Versus SebaMed Clear Face Cleansing Foam

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
German Brand Germany

Updated on December 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and fungal acne (malassezia) safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing

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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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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!

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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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When to use

4,120 Routines
41% use in am
59% use in pm
97% use every day
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15 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
100% use every day

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser 12 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 72 ratings
Great Value (28) Drying (24) Works Well (23)
kyniwi's avatar

kyniwi

1 year ago
Review

Good for fungal acne but it’s pretty drying. I have dry skin so it’s not the best for me. I’ll be finishing the bottle I have then switching out for something less drying. It’s been good on my fungal acne journey, plus it’s not irritating on my sensitive skin. It’s got simple ingredients but yeah.. drying.

#great value
#drying
#no scent
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The Ghost Of Skincare

5 months ago
Review

This was my first cleanser on my journey to finally caring for my skin.
I chose this for my rosacea affected skin as it was hailed as the most gentle minimal ingredient cleanser I could get by MANY!
I went into this product full of hope and left it covered in the worst break out I’ve ever had; Miserable with skin that felt tight & dry everywhere. I also suffered increased redness and Show more

#drying
#broke me out
#irritating

SebaMed Clear Face Cleansing Foam 8 ingredients

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