Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser versus PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser .
Published on May 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 19 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser 32 ingredients
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser 32 ingredients
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser 32 ingredients
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser 35 ingredients
Water • Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Propanediol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Lactic Acid • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid • Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Silk Amino Acids • Hydrolyzed Silk • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Lecithin • Astaxanthin • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Lauryl Glucoside • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate • Caprylyl Glycol • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Polysorbate 20 • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenethyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Propanediol • Carthamus Tinctorius Oleosomes • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Extract • Yogurt • Honey • Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil • Lecithin • Tocopherol • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Lactic Acid • Gluconolactone • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Glycolate • Sodium Hydroxide • Glycol Distearate • Xanthan Gum • Lauryl Glucoside • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate • Citric Acid • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAllies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer.
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinAllies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolAllies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilAllies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
It is believed the preservation property comes from salicylic acid and ammonium salt, neither of which are involved in the fermentation process.
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateAllies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lactic 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 AcidAllies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters isn't fungal acne safe.
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinAllies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumAllies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 AcidAllies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 32.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideAllies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 29.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate.
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 31.
O-Cymen-5-Ol is a preservative.
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 33.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 30.
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 34.
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Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser 32 ingredients
PSA SKIN Reset Acai & Manuka Honey Nourishing Cleanser 35 ingredients
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Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser 32 ingredients
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