Review Summary
The review is a comparison of two facial cleansers, the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser and the La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser. She mentions that the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser has 12 fluid ounces of product and retails for $10.99, and that it claims to cleanse, hydrate, and restore the protective skin barrier. The La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, on the other hand, has 13.52 ounces of product and retails for $14.99.
The reviewer then goes on to compare the claims and formulation of the two products and notes that both products are for normal to dry skin and are designed to achieve moisture balance. To get a better understanding of the formulation of each product, the reviewer looks at the top five ingredients of each product. She point out that the first two ingredients, water and glycerin, are the same in both products. Glycerin is a humectant that helps to hydrate the skin, which supports the claim that these products are suitable for normal to dry skin.
The next three ingredients, however, are different between the two products. The CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser contains a preservative and two different types of fatty alcohols, which the reviewer explains are not drying or irritating like other forms of alcohols but rather help to soften and smooth the skin. The La Roche Posay Hydrating Gentle Cleanser contains a standard emollient, which is not a cleansing agent, and propylene glycol which is a humectant and thickener. The reviewer notes that there is nothing particularly noteworthy in the top five ingredients of either product, but also that there is nothing that concerns her either.
The reviewer concludes by saying that both products are good and that there is not a clear winner as far as ingredients and formulation are concerned. She do point out, however, that the CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser contains surfactants in the top five ingredients, which are cleansing agents that help to soften and smooth the skin, which can be beneficial for those with dry, irritated, or flaky skin.
Overall, the review is informative and provides detailed information about the two products being compared. It is clear that the reviewer has done her research and has a good understanding of the ingredients and formulation of each product. She provides a critical analysis of the top five ingredients of each product and make some comparisons, which helps the viewer to make an informed decision about which product may be the best fit for their skin type and needs.
CeraVe Hydrating Facial Cleanser