Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of AOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser versus Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel .
Published on December 03, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
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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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
AOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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AOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel 18 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
AOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel 18 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Coco-Betaine • Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Lauryl Glucoside • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate • Glyceryl Caprylate • Potassium Cocoate • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Disodium EDTA • Allantoin • Centella Asiatica Extract • Butylene Glycol • Parfum
Water • Decyl Glucoside • Glycerin • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Lauryl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Coco-Glucoside • Glucose • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate • Glyceryl Oleate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Carrageenan • Sodium Phytate • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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 WaterAOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel 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 GlycerinAOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.
AOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GlucosideAOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate.
AOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
AOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 AcidAOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
AOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
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AOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel 18 ingredients
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AOA Skin pH 5.5 Cica + Licorice Root Gel Cleanser 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel 18 ingredients
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