Walgreens All-Purpose Psoriasis Wash Versus Olay Sensitive Facial Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Walgreens All-Purpose Psoriasis Wash versus Olay Sensitive Facial Cleanser .

Last updated on October 18, 2023. Published on January 04, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain BHA and ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Walgreens All-Purpose Psoriasis Wash

Olay Sensitive Facial Cleanser

Face Cleanser 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).

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Ingredient Info

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Walgreens All-Purpose Psoriasis Wash 24 ingredients

Olay Sensitive Facial Cleanser 23 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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Walgreens All-Purpose Psoriasis Wash 24 ingredients

Olay Sensitive Facial Cleanser 23 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Ceramides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (6)

Reduces Irritation (6)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (3)

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (2)

Rosacea

Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

BHA

Vitamin C (2)

Vitamin E (2)

Niacinamide

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin (2)

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging (3)

Dark Spots (3)

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting (2)

Brightening (8)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Walgreens All-Purpose Psoriasis Wash 24 ingredients

Olay Sensitive Facial Cleanser 23 ingredients

Salicylic Acid 3% • Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Pentylene Glycol • Ceramide NP • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Phytosphingosine • Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Propylene Glycol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Bisabolol • Farnesol • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Cholesterol • Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol

Water • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Lactic Acid • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7 • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Panthenol • Trehalose • Salicylic Acid • Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone • Sodium Lactate • Sodium Benzoate • Mica • Titanium Dioxide • Ceramide AP • Ascorbic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Tocopherol

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Ingredients Explained

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Salicylic Acid

What it does: Masking, Preservative, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Walgreens All-Purpose Psoriasis Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

Olay Sensitive Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Water

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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Walgreens All-Purpose Psoriasis Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.

Olay Sensitive Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Ceramide AP

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide AP is a type of Ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.

They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP

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Walgreens All-Purpose Psoriasis Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.

Olay Sensitive Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

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