Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser versus By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser .
Published on April 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and 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
APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser 27 ingredients
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser 27 ingredients
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser 32 ingredients
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APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser 27 ingredients
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser 32 ingredients
Water • Calendula Officinalis Flower Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Lauramide Dea • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Butylene Glycol • Panthenol • Beta-Glucan • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract • Borago Officinalis Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Salicylic Acid • Hexylene Glycol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Benzoate
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Lauramide Dea • Diglycerin • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Sodium Chloride • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Gluconolactone • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Panthenol • Maltodextrin • Citric Acid • Beta-Glucan • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Extract • Thymus Vulgaris Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Mentha Piperita Extract • Jasminum Officinale Extract • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Extract • Calendula Officinalis Extract • Aspalathus Linearis Extract • Cyanocobalamin • Sodium Benzoate • Chlorphenesin • 1,2-Hexanediol
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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 WaterAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil. As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.
It is a surfactant and helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants from your skin so they may be washed away easily.
APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Lauramide Dea.
APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.
Surfactants help rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants easily from skin. It has a faint fruit-like scent.
APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.
Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.
There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.
Learn more about Peg-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ChlorideAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 AcidAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Salix Alba Bark Extract comes from the white willow tree, which is native to Europe and Central Asia.
Salix Alba Bark Extract has often been described as salicylic acid's cousin. This is due to the salicin it contains. However, studies are limited showing salix alba bark to be an effective salicylic acid alternative.
Salicin does have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has shown to decrease the formation of inflammatory mediators, such as tumor necrosis factor-α and nuclear factor-kappa B. Salicin also has a mildly exfoliating effect on the skin.
Several other components in salix alba bark extract also contain antioxidant properties, such as flavonoids and polyphenols. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging as they neutralize harmful free-radical molecules.
Willow Bark extract has been used for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations used white willow to help treat pain and fevers.
Learn more about Salix Alba Bark ExtractAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, Hexylene Glycol helps gather dirt and oil on your skin to be washed away.
As an emulsifier, Hexylene Glycol helps keep water and oil together. This prevents them from separating in a product. Hexylene Glycol also thins out the texture of a product by lessening viscosity.
Hexylene Glycol has a small molecular weight.
Learn more about Hexylene GlycolAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
APRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 BenzoateAPRILSKIN Calendula Low pH Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.
By WishTrend Acid-duo 2% Mild Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 32.
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