6
Shared Ingredients
Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash vs PCA SKIN Clearskin
Comparing Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash versus PCA SKIN Clearskin — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
55
Unique to Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash
17
Unique to PCA SKIN Clearskin
PCA SKIN Clearskin has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. PCA SKIN Clearskin scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 6 ingredients in common. Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash has 55 unique ingredients while PCA SKIN Clearskin has 17.
Skin Safety Profile
11%
Comedogenic
19 rated
87%
Safe
54 rated
38%
Irritant
47 rated
Based on 54 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
15 rated
95%
Safe
22 rated
14%
Irritant
22 rated
Based on 22 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (6)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash
Sodium Laurylglucosides HydroxypropylsulfonateCSIRSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateCSIRCocamidopropyl BetaineCSIRHydroxypropyl Bis-Hydroxyethyldimonium ChlorideCSIRPeg-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateCSIRSodium PCACSIRSalicylic AcidCSIRPhytic AcidCSIRButyrospermum Parkii ButterCSIRFucus Vesiculosus ExtractCSIRCurcuma Longa Root ExtractCSIRAloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractCSIRAllium Sativum Bulb ExtractCSIRLaminaria Ochroleuca ExtractCSIRPassiflora Incarnata ExtractCSIRSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractCSIRCamphorCSIRMentholCSIREucalyptus Globulus Leaf ExtractCSIRHamamelis Virginiana Leaf ExtractCSIRSolanum Melongena Fruit ExtractCSIRCocamidopropyl DimethylamineCSIRSodium Methyl Oleoyl TaurateCSIRDipotassium GlycyrrhizateCSIRTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateCSIRPolysorbate 80CSIRMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCSIRMelia Azadirachta Leaf ExtractCSIRMelia Azadirachta Flower ExtractCSIRCorallina Officinalis ExtractCSIRMelissa Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem ExtractCSIRCoccinia Indica Fruit ExtractCSIRAngelica Archangelica ExtractCSIRChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCSIRCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractCSIREchinacea Angustifolia Leaf ExtractCSIROcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf ExtractCSIROcimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractCSIRAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractCSIRAscorbic AcidCSIRCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCSIRMaltodextrinCSIRSilicaCSIRPalmitic AcidCSIRZinc PCACSIRKaolinCSIRPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5CSIRAminomethyl PropanolCSIRSodium ChlorideCSIRBenzyl PCACSIRPurple passionflowerCSIREggplant fruit extractCSIRChinaberry flower extractCSIRIvy gourd fruit extractCSIRVitamin CCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to PCA SKIN Clearskin
Ethylhexyl IsononanoateCSIRNiacinamideCSIRGlycereth-26CSIRHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCSIRCarbomerCSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRBisabololCSIRPeg-7 Trimethylolpropane Coconut EtherCSIRHexylene GlycolCSIRBorago Officinalis Seed OilCSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIRRetinyl PalmitateCSIRCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractCSIRCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractCSIRAloe Vera leaf juiceCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dermalogica Clearing Skin Wash better than PCA SKIN Clearskin for sensitive skin?
By comparing Clearing Skin Wash and Clearskin side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Clearing Skin Wash or Clearskin, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Clearing Skin Wash and Clearskin. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Clearing Skin Wash and Clearskin share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Clearing Skin Wash or Clearskin.
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