Amazing Space Palmarosa Mousse Soothing Facial Cleanser Versus Bella Aura Skincare Gentle Purifying Cleanser
Updated on February 25, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Amazing Space Palmarosa Mousse Soothing Facial Cleanser 23 ingredients
Bella Aura Skincare Gentle Purifying Cleanser 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Amazing Space Palmarosa Mousse Soothing Facial Cleanser 23 ingredients
Bella Aura Skincare Gentle Purifying Cleanser 32 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMipa-Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSulfated Castor Oil
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingGeraniol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citral
Perfuming
Ficus Carica Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningGossypium Herbaceum Extract
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Hull Extract
Skin ConditioningCitronellol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Eugenol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Mipa-Laureth Sulfate, Decyl Glucoside, Sulfated Castor Oil, Glycerin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Rosa Damascena Extract, Geraniol, Citric Acid, Citral, Ficus Carica Bud Extract, Gossypium Herbaceum Extract, Linum Usitatissimum Hull Extract, Citronellol, Linalool, Farnesol, Eugenol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Oil/Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Propanediol
Solvent
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil
Emollient
Nigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingHydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Hexanediol
SolventHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cellulose
AbsorbentXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGellan Gum
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium Rutinyl Disulfate
Antioxidant
Hordeum Distichon Extract
Skin ProtectingCitric Acid
Buffering
Citral
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Jojoba Oil/Wax Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Propanediol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glycol Distearate, Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Gellan Gum, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Disodium Rutinyl Disulfate, Hordeum Distichon Extract, Citric Acid, Citral, Farnesol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 CitralCitric 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 AcidDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideFarnesol is a compound extracted from essential oils such as lemongrass, rose, and more. It is used as a fragrance in products to help boost floral scents.
Farnesol is a known EU allergen and causes contact dermatitis.
This ingredient is hydrophobic, meaning it is not soluble in water.
Learn more about FarnesolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolThis ingredient is derived from guar gum.
It is a conditioning ingredient, meaning it helps soften skin and hair.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolChances 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 ChlorideWater. 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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