Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel versus Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 .
Last updated on March 18, 2024. Published on March 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Ingredient Info
Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 26 ingredients
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 • Propanediol • Glycerin • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Salicylic Acid • Proline • Arginine • Serine • Alanine • Threonine • Glycine • PCA • Lysine Hcl • Sodium PCA • Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate • Sphingomonas Ferment Extract • Glutamic Acid • Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids • Betaine • Carbomer • Sodium Lactate • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAcnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolAcnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAcnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 3.
This 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 GlyceridesAcnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Sphingomonas Ferment Extract.
Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidAcnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate.
Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium 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.
Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAcnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateAcnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAcnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Acnemy Zitclean Purifying Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Transparent Lab Blemish Control BHA Cleanser Ph 3.5 26 ingredients
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