Always Be Pure Mooncat Real Green Tea Pore Deep Cleanser Versus AXIS - Y Sunday Morning Refreshing Cleansing Foam
Updated on February 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Always Be Pure Mooncat Real Green Tea Pore Deep Cleanser 52 ingredients
AXIS - Y Sunday Morning Refreshing Cleansing Foam 31 ingredients
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Always Be Pure Mooncat Real Green Tea Pore Deep Cleanser 52 ingredients
AXIS - Y Sunday Morning Refreshing Cleansing Foam 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Coco-Betaine
CleansingCoconut Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Isethionate
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyquaternium-10
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingXylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningXylitol
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialDisodium EDTA
Glucose
HumectantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Kaolin
Abrasive
Pearl Powder
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Vegetable Oil
Skin Conditioning
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantPhoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingOpuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningAdansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentPhytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Coco-Betaine, Coconut Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Sodium Isethionate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Malt Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Xylitol, Allantoin, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Citric Acid, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Disodium EDTA, Glucose, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Panthenol, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Kaolin, Pearl Powder, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Vegetable Oil, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Phoenix Dactylifera Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Opuntia Coccinellifera Fruit Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Coco-Betaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-67
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantCitric Acid
Buffering
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice
Skin ConditioningXylitol
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantSodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoate, Polyquaternium-67, Xylitylglucoside, Citric Acid, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium Chloride, Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glucose, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Trehalose, Allantoin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Disodium EDTA, Potassium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
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
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideXylitylglucoside is created from xylitol and glucose, two humectants.
Not surprisingly, this ingredient is also a humectant. It attracts and holds water in your skin, helping to maintain hydration.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol(24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
Learn more about XylitylglucosideThis ingredient is created from dehydrating xylitol in acidic conditions. Xylitol is a famous sugar and humectant.
Much like its predecessor, anhydroxylitol is a humectant. Humectants attract and hold water to moisturize the skin.
This ingredient is most commonly found in a popular trio called Aquaxyl. Aquaxyl is made up of anhydroxylitol (24 - 34%), xylitylglucoside (35 - 50%), and xylitol (5 - 15%).
According to a manufacturer, Aquaxyl is known for a 3-D hydration concept and an anti-dehydration shield to reinforce the outer layer of skin.
This ingredient is often derived from plants such as wood and sugarcane.
Learn more about AnhydroxylitolXylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinCitric 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 EDTAGlucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucoseButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Always Be Pure Mooncat Real Green Tea Pore Deep Cleanser 52 ingredients
AXIS - Y Sunday Morning Refreshing Cleansing Foam 31 ingredients
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Always Be Pure Mooncat Real Green Tea Pore Deep Cleanser 52 ingredients
AXIS - Y Sunday Morning Refreshing Cleansing Foam 31 ingredients
This is a very gentle cleanser. Doesn't foam up much. It does have a unique smell.
Good cleanser, bought when my usual was out of stock. Gentle, doesn't foam very much. Takes alot more to rinse off than my usual cleansers. My skin can be sensitive and this doesn't break me out. Wouldn't rush to buy again as it doesn't dazzle but good if you can't find anything else.
