Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser versus PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on December 28, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily 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 fragrances and oils
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser 42 ingredients
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser 42 ingredients
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser 42 ingredients
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser 27 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Coconut Acid • Propanediol • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Stearic Acid • CI 77004 • Sodium Isethionate • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Palmitic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Sodium Chloride • Sorbitol • Caprylyl Glycol • Butylene Glycol • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Arachidic Acid • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • CI 77015 • Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract • Myristic Acid • Oleic Acid • Sodium Lactate • Pumice • Citric Acid • Sodium PCA • Montmorillonite • Malic Acid • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Pyruvic Acid • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Tartaric Acid
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Citric Acid • Glyceryl Stearate • Sodium Chloride • Salicylic Acid • Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Allantoin • Trehalose • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Artemisia Princeps Extract • Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids • Hexylene Glycol • Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract • Glucose • Lactobacillus Ferment Filtrate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate • Bifida Ferment Filtrate
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBanila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinBanila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateBanila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 AcidBanila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideBanila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBanila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 34.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractBanila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 41.
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser 42 ingredients
PURE'AM Amino Acid Mild Cleanser 27 ingredients
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Banila Co Clean It Zero Pore Clarifying Foam Cleanser 42 ingredients
Piscesqueen
I have oily skin and I used this cleanser and it really dried me out more than usual, did not like it
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