Babor Refining Enzyme & Vitamin C Cleanser Versus PrettyBoy Fresh Start Gentle Gel Cleanser
Updated on April 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Babor Refining Enzyme & Vitamin C Cleanser 11 ingredients
PrettyBoy Fresh Start Gentle Gel Cleanser 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Babor Refining Enzyme & Vitamin C Cleanser 11 ingredients
PrettyBoy Fresh Start Gentle Gel Cleanser 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Phytate
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Xanthan Gum, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Chlorphenesin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Phytate
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 WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Babor Refining Enzyme & Vitamin C Cleanser 11 ingredients
PrettyBoy Fresh Start Gentle Gel Cleanser 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Babor Refining Enzyme & Vitamin C Cleanser 11 ingredients
Love it when I remember to use it, not irritating, packaging is kind of annoying, the cap doesn’t always close so I get worried that water or steam will get in since I keep it in my bathroom
I didn’t have any problems with it (didn’t break me out). I think it could be a bit irritating for sensitive skin, but for me it works pretty well. I had this in my routine since a few months and can’t go without it now. Overall a great cleanser!
