Balea Wash Gel
SkinBetter Science Cleansing Gel
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Balea Wash Gel Versus SkinBetter Science Cleansing Gel

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
German Brand Germany
American Brand United States

Updated on June 06, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common

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, oils, parabens or silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Balea Wash Gel 18 ingredients

SkinBetter Science Cleansing Gel 15 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Balea Wash Gel 18 ingredients

SkinBetter Science Cleansing Gel 15 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Wash Gel

Water

Skin Conditioning

Coco-Glucoside

Cleansing

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Sodium Coco-Sulfate

Cleansing
Sulfate Icon

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Cleansing

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Glyceryl Oleate

Emollient
Fragrance IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Panthenol

Skin Conditioning
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Parfum

Masking
Fragrance IconMay worsen Eczema IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Sulfate

Sulfate Icon

Tocopherol

Antioxidant
0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E IconAntioxidant IconHelps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate

Emollient
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lecithin

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Antioxidant
2 / 0 Vitamin C IconAntioxidant IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconNot safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Water, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glyceryl Oleate, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Sodium Sulfate, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Palmitate

Cleansing Gel

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Cleansing
Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Lauramidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Cleansing

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Cleansing

Sodium Chloride

Masking
Can worsen Dry Skin IconBad for Acne Prone Skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin Icon

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Masking
Helps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient
Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconHelps reduce Skin Redness IconHelps reduce irritation Icon

Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate

Emulsifying

Citric Acid

Buffering
AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconGood for Scar Healing IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Sodium Benzoate

Masking
Preservative Icon

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative
Preservative Icon

Phytic Acid

AHA IconGood for Oily Skin IconGood for Skin Texture IconGood for Minimizing Pores IconHelps with Anti-Aging IconHelps brighten skin IconMay worsen Rosacea Icon

Water, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phytic Acid

Ingredient Ratings

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Wash Gel
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Cleansing Gel
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When to use

Balea Wash Gel 18 ingredients

SkinBetter Science Cleansing Gel 15 ingredients

26 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
96% use every day
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52 Routines
42% use in am
58% use in pm
100% use every day
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