Beplain Mung Bean pH-balanced Cleansing Foam Versus Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Updated on April 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Beplain Mung Bean pH-balanced Cleansing Foam 37 ingredients
Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients
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Beplain Mung Bean pH-balanced Cleansing Foam 37 ingredients
Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterButylene 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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
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When to use
Beplain Mung Bean pH-balanced Cleansing Foam 37 ingredients
Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients
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Reviews
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Beplain Mung Bean pH-balanced Cleansing Foam 37 ingredients
Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients
Sara
One of my favorite products of all time. It works amazing for oily and acne-prone skin, being super hydrating and not stripping at all, but without...
One of my favorite products of all time. It works amazing for oily and acne-prone skin, being super hydrating and not stripping at all, but without breaking you out. It has this very likeable buttery consistency with some blue particles that will help exfoliate your skin very softly, melting once you rub them against your skin, so It won't damage your skin barrier at all like other harsh physical exfoliants. And the best part is the smell: It really improves the afterwards feeling of cleanliness. But beware sensitive skins, because it has some fragrance.
The only thing that bothers me is the relation between the consistency and the packaging. At first you think it's great because the thickness of the product will always get you the right amount of it without making a mess like it happens when a cleanser in a packaging like this is too runny. But once you're close to finishing the bottle you will find out how difficult it is to get it out due to the hardness of the plastic. I always end up cutting the bottle and putting it on a jar myself to scoop it with a little spoon. So maybe, this kind of formula would benefit way more from a metallic container like other products with a thick consistency, kinda like the viral hand cream from L'Occitane.