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CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser Versus IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Salicylic Gel Cleanser

CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser Versus IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Salicylic Gel Cleanser Detailed comparison of CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser US versus IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Salicylic Gel Cleanser. This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic

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CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser Versus IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Salicylic Gel Cleanser Detailed comparison of CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser US versus IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Salicylic Gel Cleanser. This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. This salicylic acid foaming cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. Salicylic Acid 2% Water Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Glycerin Niacinamide Gluconolactone Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Carbomer Calcium Gluconate Triethyl Citrate Sodium Benzoate Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Cholesterol Tetrasodium EDTA Caprylyl Glycol Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Xanthan Gum Hectorite Phytosphingosine Benzoic Acid Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Calcium Gluconate, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Tetrasodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Hectorite, Phytosphingosine, Benzoic Acid Ammonium Laureth Sulfate Butylene Glycol Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate Salicylic Acid Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Phenoxyethanol Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract Laureth-10 Ammonium Sulfate Ethylhexylglycerin Hexylene Glycol Hamamelis Virginiana Water Ammonium Chloride Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil Sodium Chloride Arnica Montana Flower Extract Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil Alcohol Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil Glyoxal Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract Maltodextrin Syringa Vulgaris Extract Boswellia Serrata Extract Mel Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Oligopeptide-10 Water, Glycerin, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Butylene Glycol, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Laureth-10, Ammonium Sulfate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Sodium Chloride, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Alcohol, Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil, Glyoxal, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract, Maltodextrin, Syringa Vulgaris Extract, Boswellia Serrata Extract, Mel Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Oligopeptide-10 Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil. It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild. Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum. Topically, glycerin does several things at once: Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3. Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin. This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products. Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity. Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine. Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is a well-known ingredient for treating skin that struggles with acne and clogged pores. It exfoliates both the skin's surface and deep within the pores to help clear out buildup, control oil, and reduce inflammation. Unlike AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), salicylic acid is oil-soluble. This allows it to penetrate into pores which makes it especially effective for treating blackheads and preventing future breakouts. Salicylic acid is also known for its soothing properties. It has a similar structure to aspirin and can calm inflamed or irritated skin, making it a good option for acne-prone skin that is also sensitive. 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 this ingredient into your routine. While salicylic acid does not increase sun sensitivity, it’s still important to wear sunscreen daily to protect your skin. If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here. Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced