Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Versed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser versus Curology Deep Cleanse RX .
Last updated on September 29, 2023. Published on October 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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).
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).
Ingredient Info
Versed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser 32 ingredients
Curology Deep Cleanse RX 28 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Versed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser 32 ingredients
Curology Deep Cleanse RX 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Versed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser 32 ingredients
Curology Deep Cleanse RX 28 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 1.5% • Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Stearic Acid • Rosa Centifolia Flower Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Coconut Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydroxyacetophenone • Sodium Isethionate • Xanthan Gum • Menthoxypropanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 77891 • Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Mica • Biosaccharide Gum-1 • Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract • CI 77510 • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Propylene Glycol • Tin Oxide • Sodium Glycolate • Sodium Formate • Lactobacillus Extract Filtrate
Sodium Sulfide • Zinc Pyrithione • Salicylic Acid • Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Acrylates Copolymer • Propanediol • Xylitylglucoside • Coconut Alcohol • Coco-Glucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Stearic Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Panthenol • Sodium Hydroxide • Xylitol • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Stearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Isethionate • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Glucose • Potassium Sorbate • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidVersed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 3.
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!
Learn more about WaterVersed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.
By binding to water and oil, it helps gently clean skin. It also helps the spreadability of the product.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is also added to help create foam without drying the skin. However, this is depending on the amount of Sodium cocoyl isethionate.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateVersed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 5.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidVersed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 13.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolVersed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinVersed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideVersed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate.
Versed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 23.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumVersed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 25.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidVersed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 21.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateVersed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
Curology Deep Cleanse RX contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Versed Keep The Peace Acne-Calming Cream Cleanser 32 ingredients
Curology Deep Cleanse RX 28 ingredients
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