Cleanser comparison
The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel vs The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
Both score the same 75% on our pore-clog scan. Neither is fungal-acne safe.
| The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel | The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|
| Clean score | 75% | 75% |
| Pore-clogging | Mild risk | Mild risk |
| Fungal acne | Not fungal-acne safe | Not fungal-acne safe |
| Ingredients rated 3+ | 0 | 0 |
| Recognised ingredients | 8 / 34 | 6 / 18 |
| Type | rinse-off | rinse-off |
Only in The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil: rated 2/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
Only in The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser
- Sucrose Stearate: rated 0/5, fungal-acne trigger
- Tocopherol: rated 2/5
Frequently asked questions
Which is better for acne-prone skin, The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel or The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser?
Both score the same 75% on our pore-clog scan. Neither is fungal-acne safe.
Do The Derma Co 2% Salicylic Acid Gel Face Wash with Salicylic Acid & Witch Hazel and The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser have similar ingredients?
They share 2 recognised ingredients, including Water and Glycerin.
Both scans use each brand's official ingredient list. See the product pages for sources and dates.
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