Acure Resurfacing Glycolic & Unicorn Root Cleanser Versus OSEA Ocean Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Acure Resurfacing Glycolic & Unicorn Root Cleanser 30 ingredients
OSEA Ocean Cleanser 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Acure Resurfacing Glycolic & Unicorn Root Cleanser 30 ingredients
OSEA Ocean Cleanser 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingHydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingDisodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Amethyst Extract
Skin ConditioningAletris Farinosa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Quartz
Abrasive
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentPunica Granatum Extract
AstringentRosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Decyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Glycerin, Phenethyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Sclerotium Gum, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Jojoba Esters, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Amethyst Extract, Aletris Farinosa Root Extract, Quartz, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAlgae Extract
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Cupressus Sempervirens Oil
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycine
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Copper Chlorophyll
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Algae Extract, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sorbitan Olivate, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Tocopherol, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens Oil, Jasminum Officinale Oil, Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Glycine, Potassium Sorbate, Copper Chlorophyll
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 WaterDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Acure Resurfacing Glycolic & Unicorn Root Cleanser 30 ingredients
OSEA Ocean Cleanser 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Acure Resurfacing Glycolic & Unicorn Root Cleanser 30 ingredients
This is great for oily skin and is great for healing the skin I used it last year for about two months and my skin was looking like glass, I just recently started using it again!! Needs to be followed up with moisturizer tho or it can be drying
OSEA Ocean Cleanser 19 ingredients
I wouldn't recommend this product for sensitive skin; it turned my skin red and it burned. I do not like it, plus it's very expensive!
Ouch. This face wash stung and turned my face bright red. I don’t recommend it if you’re dry or have sensitive skin.
