Renewing Cleanser
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Proactiv Renewing Cleanser scores 5.7/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and ingredient transparency (8.5).
✶ Hero ingredients
Works on your skin
Binds oil and water phases together
PEG-based emulsifier
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Proactiv Renewing Cleanser stand out
Proactiv Renewing Cleanser is a decent cleanser with an overall score of 5.7/9.8. it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Active : Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%. Water, Sorbitol, Dimethyl Isosorbide — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
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
- ✶Active : Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%. Water
Works on your skin — #1 in the INCI list
- ✶Sorbitol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Dimethyl Isosorbide
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Disodium Peg-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
Softens and smooths — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Tridecyl Stearate
Softens and smooths — #8 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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25 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Draws in moisture6
- Holds the formula together5
- Softens and smooths4
- Keeps the product fresh4
- Works on your skin2
- Other ingredient2
- Locks moisture in1
- Added scent1