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Shared Ingredients
PCA SKIN Acne Control Regimen vs SkinMedica Acne System
Comparing PCA SKIN Acne Control Regimen versus SkinMedica Acne System — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
7
Unique to PCA SKIN Acne Control Regimen
47
Unique to SkinMedica Acne System
Neither product contains highly comedogenic ingredients (rating ≥ 3), making both suitable for acne-prone skin. PCA SKIN Acne Control Regimen scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 1 ingredient in common. PCA SKIN Acne Control Regimen has 7 unique ingredients while SkinMedica Acne System has 47.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
5 rated
86%
Safe
7 rated
14%
Irritant
7 rated
Based on 7 rated ingredient s
0%
Comedogenic
19 rated
82%
Safe
45 rated
32%
Irritant
41 rated
Based on 45 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (1)
1
Ingredients — Unique to PCA SKIN Acne Control Regimen
2
Ingredients — Unique to SkinMedica Acne System
Aminomethyl PropanolCSIRButylene GlycolCSIRMelCSIRCamellia Sinensis ExtractCSIRCi 15985CSIRCi 42090CSIRIsoceteth-20CSIRMelaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extractCSIRMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilCSIRMentholCSIRPanthenolCSIRSalix Nigra Bark ExtractCSIRSd Alcohol 40CSIRWaterCSIRSalicylic AcidCSIRAllantoinCSIRCinnamomum Camphora Bark OilCSIRCocamidopropylamine OxideCSIRHamamelis Virginiana ExtractCSIRMethylisothiazolinoneCSIRPeg-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesCSIRPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCSIRPeg-150 Pentaerythrityl TetrastearateCSIRPpg-26-Buteth-26CSIRSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractCSIRSodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateCSIRSodium HydroxideCSIRTetrasodium EDTACSIRSodium CitrateCSIRSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateCSIRBenzoyl PeroxideCSIRAllyl Methacrylates CrosspolymerCSIRButylparabenCSIRC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateCSIRHydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic AcidCSIREthylparabenCSIRIsobutylparabenCSIRMethylparabenCSIRPentylene GlycolCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRPolyacrylate-13CSIRPolyisobuteneCSIRPolysorbate 20CSIRPotassium SorbateCSIRPropylparabenCSIRXanthan GumCSIRTea extractCSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PCA SKIN Acne Control Regimen better than SkinMedica Acne System for sensitive skin?
By comparing Acne Control Regimen and Acne System 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, Acne Control Regimen or Acne System, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Acne Control Regimen and Acne System. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Acne Control Regimen and Acne System share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Acne Control Regimen or Acne System.
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