ATOPALM Moisturizing Facial Cleansing Foam Versus biocule Aqua Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
ATOPALM Moisturizing Facial Cleansing Foam 16 ingredients
biocule Aqua Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients
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ATOPALM Moisturizing Facial Cleansing Foam 16 ingredients
biocule Aqua Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glutamate
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Betaine, Sodium Lactate, Caprylyl Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit Extract, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantXylitylglucoside
HumectantTrehalose
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Betaine, Glyceryl Glucoside, Xylitylglucoside, Trehalose, Lactic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Saccharide Isomerate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate
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 WaterDisodium 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.
Decyl 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 GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetainePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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