Asap Clearskin Bodygel Versus Almond Clear Face & Body Wash
Updated on March 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe body washes. They have a total of 6 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, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Asap Clearskin Bodygel 17 ingredients
Almond Clear Face & Body Wash 15 ingredients
About this product
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Asap Clearskin Bodygel 17 ingredients
Almond Clear Face & Body Wash 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingPlant Ash Extract
Gold
Cosmetic ColorantCymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Punica Granatum Seed Powder
Abrasive
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Mandelic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Plant Ash Extract, Gold, Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Punica Granatum Seed Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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 GlycerinHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcellulosePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Asap Clearskin Bodygel 17 ingredients
Almond Clear Face & Body Wash 15 ingredients
