BeautyBio The Balance pH Balancing Gel Cleanser Versus Veganifect Clean & Glow Green Barley Gel Cleanser
Updated on July 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
BeautyBio The Balance pH Balancing Gel Cleanser 17 ingredients
Veganifect Clean & Glow Green Barley Gel Cleanser 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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BeautyBio The Balance pH Balancing Gel Cleanser 17 ingredients
Veganifect Clean & Glow Green Barley Gel Cleanser 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientParfum
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Xanthan Gum, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Parfum, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA
Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Cocamide Methyl Mea
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
EmulsifyingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Rice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract
AstringentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Water, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Glycerin, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamide Methyl Mea, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Benzoate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus/Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Ferment Filtrate, Dextrin, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Beta-Glucan
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThis ingredient is a cleansing agent, surfactant, and foam booster. It considered an alternative to traditional sulfates (Sulfosuccinate) and is allowed in "sulfate-free" products.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient is mild and can be used in baby and bath options.
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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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BeautyBio The Balance pH Balancing Gel Cleanser 17 ingredients
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