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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser

CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Detailed comparison of CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Europe. This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear bre

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CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser Versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Detailed comparison of CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser versus The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser Europe. This salicylic acid gel cleanser is formulated around Salicylic Acid to clear breakouts and unclog pores. Water Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Glycerin Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate Niacinamide Gluconolactone PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Zea Mays Oil Ceramide NP Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Carbomer Calcium Gluconate Sodium Chloride Salicylic Acid Sodium Benzoate Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Cholecalciferol Cholesterol Phenoxyethanol Disodium EDTA Tetrasodium EDTA Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Phytosphingosine Xanthan Gum Ethylhexylglycerin Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Zea Mays Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholecalciferol, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin Propanediol Cocamidopropyl Betaine PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Betaine Zinc PCA Allantoin Sodium Hydroxide Coco-Glucoside Glyceryl Oleate Benzyl Alcohol Coconut Acid Citric Acid Dehydroacetic Acid Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Tocopherol Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Salicylic Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Betaine, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. 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. PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate is an emulsifier, thickener, and mild conditioner. It's made by esterifying and pentaerythritol with stearic acid, and then attaching 150 units of ethylene oxide to make it water-friendly. This structure lets it bridge oil and water to prevent ingredients from separating and keep formulas stable. It is also the reason it gives cosmetics a creamy feel without the greasiness. The CIR Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be well-tolerated. Human repeated patch testing on the undiluted version has come back negative for irritation and sensitization. On top of that, its large molecule size makes skin penetration unlikely. Usage concentration ranges from 5% in rinse-off to 1.8% in leave-on formulas. Because this ingredient is made from stearic acid, it may not be fungal acne safe. Stearic acid is a C18 fatty acid that the Malassezia yeast can substrate. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see i