Augustinus Bader The Cream Cleansing Gel Versus Augustinus Bader The Cleansing Balm
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Augustinus Bader The Cream Cleansing Gel 28 ingredients
Augustinus Bader The Cleansing Balm 35 ingredients
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Augustinus Bader The Cream Cleansing Gel 28 ingredients
Augustinus Bader The Cleansing Balm 35 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
Emulsifying1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Carrageenan
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Alanyl Glutamine
HumectantArginine
Masking
Oligopeptide-177
Phenylalanine
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, 1,2-Hexanediol, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Carrageenan, Coconut Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Oligopeptide-177, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLecithin
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningOpuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Phenylalanine
MaskingGlycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningSisymbrium Irio Seed Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingOligopeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-177
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Persea Gratissima Oil, Squalane, C10-18 Triglycerides, Phytosterols, Bisabolol, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Sorbitan Oleate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glycerin, Water, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Phenylalanine, Glycine, Lysine, Sisymbrium Irio Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Oligopeptide-4, Oligopeptide-177
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 GlycerinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolHydrolyzed Rice Protein is protein extracted from rice. This ingredient is rich in antioxidants and peptides.
Studies show this ingredient may help with blocking the melanin creation process when skin is exposed to UV.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateArginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineOligopeptide-177 is a peptide.
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.
This ingredient is also used to help even out skin tone due to its ability to disrupt the melanin production process.
Two structures of phenylalanine exist: L-phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine. L-phenylalanine is essential, this means our bodies cannot produce it naturally and we must get it from foods. Our bodies convert D-phenylalanine to neurotransmitters, and D-phenylalanine is found in our bodies naturally.
Some foods that contain L-phenylalanine include eggs, soybeans, beef, milk.
Learn more about PhenylalaninePotassium 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 SorbateSisymbrium Irio Seed Oil is an oil.
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Augustinus Bader The Cream Cleansing Gel 28 ingredients
It is a fantastic cleanser, skin feels super clean and nourished
