Akademikliniken Cure Extra Care Cleanser Versus ACO Sensitive Balance Micellar Cleansing Gel
Updated on March 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan 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, brightening 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
Akademikliniken Cure Extra Care Cleanser 20 ingredients
ACO Sensitive Balance Micellar Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
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Akademikliniken Cure Extra Care Cleanser 20 ingredients
ACO Sensitive Balance Micellar Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium PCA
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Guar
Emulsion StabilisingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentWater, Glycerin, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Niacinamide, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium PCA, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydroxyphenyl Propamidobenzoic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Maltodextrin
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinIngredient Ratings
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Akademikliniken Cure Extra Care Cleanser 20 ingredients
ACO Sensitive Balance Micellar Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
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Akademikliniken Cure Extra Care Cleanser 20 ingredients
ACO Sensitive Balance Micellar Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Wish it was a bit more foamy. Feels like it doesn't really cleanse. Ingredients nice though. I like that the pH level is 5.0 (confirmed by ACO themselves). Smells horrible like old wine or something, I usually don't care for smell but this was strange. Another small thing, bottle is so narrow and too tall for any of my bathroom shelves. Even Cerave and Cetaphil cleansers with more amount of Show more
So clean and nice to the skin !!!! I double cleanse with this 2 times and it really sooth and cleanse the skin
