Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel Versus Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker
Updated on November 08, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningSphingomonas Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningZingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingBoswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingHydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingPhosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingMannitol
HumectantCholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Salicylic Acid, Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Ceramide NP, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Phosphatidylcholine, Mannitol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventMethyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPoloxamer 184
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Propanediol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Poloxamer 184, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Panthenol, Allantoin, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolThis ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
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Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker 16 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
(for context i have very dry sensitive-ish acne prone skin) WAYYY too drying and irritating after one use my skin was so red and inflamed and dry it was flaking off around my mouth and overall just a horrible painful experience i thought at first i just went too hard with differin the other night so i used it again the next day (WORST DECISION EVER) it felt like my skin was on FIRE would not Show more
Its not made my acne go away entirely but i certainly saw an improvement. I went to Barcelona and broke out so bad with my normal products and when I got back home was suffering it became almost cystic acne and this reduced the amount on my face and the severity so much 🙏
Geek & Gorgeous Jelly Joker 16 ingredients
I've been using this cleanser for years now and we are inseparable. Such an underrated product! The texture is gel-like, doesn't lather but still provides a thorough cleanse and a "clean" feeling while being super gentle and non-stripping. It also promotes wound healing. I used it during some bad allergic reactions and it helped my skin calm down. It reminds me of the Bioderma Sensibio cleanser, Show more
I really wanted to like this product, and I did for about a week, until I started to break out. It was quite painful, little whiteheads along my jawline. I wondered if this was purging but looking at the ingredients I'm not convinced this product should do that. It may have something to do with the protective film it leaves on your skin, It appears to be derived from coconut oil.
