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6.7

Proactiv

Renewing Cleanser

Name: Proactiv Renewing Cleanser
Brand: Proactiv

cleanser

Overall score6.7

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✶ Hero ingredients

#3Glyceryl Stearate

Binds oil and water phases together

#4Peg-100 Stearate

PEG-based emulsifier

#5Sorbitol

Sugar-derived humectant

Score breakdown

Overall

6.7

Hydration Efficacy5.6

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength2.0

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety8.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes Proactiv Renewing Cleanser stand out

Proactiv Renewing Cleanser is a solid cleanser with an overall score of 6.7/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Sorbitol, Disodium Peg-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment

Key ingredients

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Sorbitol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
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Disodium Peg-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
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Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
Draws in moisture — #9 in the INCI list
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Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Works on your skin — #12 in the INCI list
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Sodium Hyaluronate
Draws in moisture — #17 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

25 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Active : Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%. Water #2Magnesium Aluminum Silicate #3Glyceryl Stearate #4Peg-100 Stearate #5Sorbitol #6Dimethyl Isosorbide #7Disodium Peg-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate #8Tridecyl Stearate #9Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate #10Paraffin #11Cetyl Esters #12Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract #13Tridecyl Trimellitate #14Trisodium Sulfosuccinate #15Peg-12 Dimethicone #16Sodium Sulfate #17Sodium Hyaluronate #18Propylene Glycol #19Sodium Pca #20Xanthan Gum #21Phenoxyethanol #22Imidazolidinyl Urea #23Methylparaben #24Propylparaben #25Fragrance

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient9
Draws in moisture5
Holds the formula together4
Keeps the product fresh4
Softens and smooths1
Works on your skin1
Added scent1

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