Alastin Gentle Cleanser Versus Osmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser
Updated on September 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Alastin Gentle Cleanser 20 ingredients
Osmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Alastin Gentle Cleanser 20 ingredients
Osmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Panthenol, Glycerin, Beta-Glucan, Bisabolol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Tin Oxide, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBromelain
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate
EmollientMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Glyceryl Oleate, Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Bromelain, Papain, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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Alastin Gentle Cleanser 20 ingredients
Osmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser 24 ingredients
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