CeraVe Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser vs Humane Acne Wash

CeraVe

Humane

A face cleanser built around Niacinamide and AHA, for barrier repair and hydration.

A face cleanser built around Benzoyl peroxide and PHA, for hydration and fighting acne.

Face cleanser

32 ingredients

6 ingredients

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At a Glance

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Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
Benzoyl peroxide1
An antibacterial acne treatment that kills C. acnes.
Benzoyl Peroxide

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Panthenol
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Laureth-4, PEG-150 Distearate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Laureth-4, PEG-150 Distearate, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Laureth-4, PEG-150 Distearate
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Laureth-4

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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Aqua
Solvent
0 / —
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Lactic Acid
Humectant
- AHA
- Lactic acid
- Brightening
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
- Smoothing
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
0-1 / —
PEG-150 Distearate
Cleansing
2 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Salicylic Acid
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining

Benzoyl Peroxide
Oxidising
0 / —
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Acne Fighting
Water
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
- PHA
- Exfoliating
- Hydrating
Sodium Benzoate (in both products)
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering
0 / —

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Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
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