A-derma Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel Versus Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica-Gel
Updated on April 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
A-derma Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica-Gel 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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A-derma Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica-Gel 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Avena Sativa Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCeteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingParfum
Masking
Glutamic Acid
HumectantGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Chloride, Avena Sativa Leaf/Stem Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Parfum, Glutamic Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, CI 61570, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Manganese Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Manganese Gluconate, Citric Acid, Phytosphingosine, Asiaticoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterSodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideWe don't have a description for Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol yet.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlyceryl Oleate is the ester of glycerin and oleic acid. This ingredient is mainly an emollient and emulsifier.
Emollients soften and hydrate the skin by creating a thin film on top to trap in moisture. As an emulsifier, glyceryl oleate helps stabilize formulations by preventing ingredients such as oil and water from separating. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps helps thicken water-in-oil formulations, shower gels, and hair shampoos.
In some products, this ingredient may be used as a fragrance / perfuming ingredient. The scent of this ingredient is described to be "waxy".
Glyceryl oleate is created from oils rich in oleic acid, such as peanut oil and olive oil.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl OleateIngredient Ratings
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A-derma Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica-Gel 17 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
A-derma Phys-AC Purifying Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica-Gel 17 ingredients
Wonderful soap free foaming cleanse gel
I use it for my highly sensitive redness skin and it works perfectly calming and preparing for a moisturizer cream.
