Athe Vital B-Calm Panthenol pH Balanced Foam Cleanser Versus Centellian24 Medeca Salicylic Acid
Updated on December 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Athe Vital B-Calm Panthenol pH Balanced Foam Cleanser 25 ingredients
Centellian24 Medeca Salicylic Acid 52 ingredients
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Athe Vital B-Calm Panthenol pH Balanced Foam Cleanser 25 ingredients
Centellian24 Medeca Salicylic Acid 52 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyquaternium-67
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water
MaskingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Panthenol, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyquaternium-67, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingPropanediol
SolventDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract
EmollientOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract
EmollientSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Viola Odorata Leaf Extract
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingArtemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingFructooligosaccharides
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Lysozyme
Skin ConditioningProtease
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Mannitol
HumectantBromelain
Skin ConditioningTropolone
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCentella Asiatica Extract, Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Coco-Glucoside, Propanediol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Coco-Betaine, Potassium Cocoate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Althaea Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Salicylic Acid, Tromethamine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Hexylene Glycol, Beta-Glucan, Madecassic Acid, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Dipropylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Lysozyme, Protease, Butylene Glycol, Mannitol, Bromelain, Tropolone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is a gentle surfactant. Surfactants help gather the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. It is a mild cleanser and naturally produces foam.
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidButylene 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.
Disodium 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 EDTAHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidIngredient Ratings
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