Acwell pH Balancing Bubble Free Cleansing Gel Versus Winky Lux Petal Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Acwell pH Balancing Bubble Free Cleansing Gel 26 ingredients
Winky Lux Petal Cleanser 53 ingredients
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Acwell pH Balancing Bubble Free Cleansing Gel 26 ingredients
Winky Lux Petal Cleanser 53 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, PEG-10 Methyl Ether Dimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Carbomer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhiza Uralensis Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningDehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycereth-18
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Isomalt
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract
Perfuming
Santalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Punica Granatum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rose Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Agar
MaskingCalcium Alginate
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGellan Gum
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhytol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Juice, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Triethyl Citrate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycereth-18, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Isomalt, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Alcohol, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Agar, Calcium Alginate, Caprylyl Glycol, Gellan Gum, CI 77891, Phytol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 73360, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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Acwell pH Balancing Bubble Free Cleansing Gel 26 ingredients
Winky Lux Petal Cleanser 53 ingredients
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