Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash versus Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser .
Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on March 02, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 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, oily skin, reducing pores 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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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).
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Ingredient Info
Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash 27 ingredients
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
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This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash 27 ingredients
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
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Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash 27 ingredients
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Coco-Betaine • Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sodium Chloride • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Carum Petroselinum Extract • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Urtica Dioica Extract • Alcohol • Citric Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzoic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Citral • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water • Decyl Glucoside • Glycerin • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sucrose Cocoate • Acacia Senegal Gum • Xanthan Gum • Propylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Powder • Salicylic Acid • Vitis Vinifera Juice • Sodium Benzoate • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Citral • Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Citronellol • Geraniol • Potassium Sorbate • Linalool • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil
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Ingredients Explained
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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 AcidAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 WaterAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 AcidAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 SorbateAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 23.
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 BenzoateAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 24.
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.
The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
Learn more about CitralAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 25.
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolAlba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash contains this as ingredient number 27.
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash 27 ingredients
Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
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Alba Botanical Unscented Acnedote Deep Pore Wash 27 ingredients
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Caudalie Vinopure Pore Purifying Gel Cleanser 25 ingredients
sarape
I really like this product as many other from the "Vinopure" line. It's specially formulated for oily/acne-prone skin including Salicylic Acid,...
I really like this product as many other from the "Vinopure" line. It's specially formulated for oily/acne-prone skin including Salicylic Acid, among other ingredients that have helped me control some of my blackheads and milder acne (it obviously won't help with deep cysts, you'll need more than a cleanser for that). In my opinion, is gentle enough to be used every day (not more than once), but it might be a little bit much for people with irritation-prone skin due to it's very strong citric perfume, so be careful. About the price: here in Europe is around 15€ so it's mostly affordable. However, my favorite acne cleanser will always be the "Cerave Blemish Control Cleanser", much cheaper (around 10€), really effective and very respectful with the skin barrier.
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