Beausta Cica Recipe Cleansing Foam Versus Banila Co Clean it Zero Purifying Foam Cleanser
Updated on October 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Beausta Cica Recipe Cleansing Foam 36 ingredients
Banila Co Clean it Zero Purifying Foam Cleanser 34 ingredients
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Beausta Cica Recipe Cleansing Foam 36 ingredients
Banila Co Clean it Zero Purifying Foam Cleanser 34 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Coco-Betaine
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Isethionate
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyquaternium-10
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caramel
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDextrin
AbsorbentHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Butylene Glycol, Coconut Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Madecassoside, Panthenol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Ceramide NP, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Isethionate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Zinc Oxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Caramel, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dextrin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Parfum, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCoco-Betaine
CleansingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Sodium Nitrate
SoothingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
Antimicrobial
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Phosphate
BufferingAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Coco-Betaine, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Betaine, Sodium Nitrate, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Disodium Phosphate, Polysorbate 60, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Arginine, Lactobacillus Ferment, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Madecassoside
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 GlycerinSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateCentella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Madecassoside has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties. It contains fatty acids, amino acids, beta-carotene, and phytochemicals.
One study found using Madecassoside with ascorbic acid helped reduce the signs of aging and improved skin hydration.
Learn more about MadecassosideAsiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidAsiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.
This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilChances 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 ChlorideCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
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