Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam versus Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll .
Published on February 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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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
Bielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam 29 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Bielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam 29 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
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Bielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam 29 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Coco-Glucoside • Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Citrus Limon Fruit Water • Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate • Clitoria Ternatea Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate • Cymbopogon Citratus Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Zinc PCA • Maris Sal • Lactic Acid • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Parfum • Hexyl Cinnamal • Geraniol • Citral • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Sodium Lauroamphoacetate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Coco-Glucoside • Decyl Glucoside • Glycerin • Glycol Distearate • Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer • Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Propanediol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Methylisothiazolinone • Dehydroacetic Acid • Citric Acid • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract • Inulin • Yogurt Powder • Lactic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Benzoate • Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
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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 WaterBielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 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 GlycerinBielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll contains this as ingredient number 8.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideBielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll contains this as ingredient number 6.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractBielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 8.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateBielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll contains this as ingredient number 15.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidBielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 AcidBielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateBielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 19.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll contains this as ingredient number 26.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholBielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 23.
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Bielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam 29 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
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Bielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam 29 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
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Bielenda BLUE MATCHA Blue Fluffy Face Cleansing Foam 29 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
DamDamfino
It smells like a mix between cheap, plastic-y bar soap and raw shea butter. Not pleasant. Very strong.
I was hoping this would be a good shower...
It smells like a mix between cheap, plastic-y bar soap and raw shea butter. Not pleasant. Very strong.
I was hoping this would be a good shower cleanser, but nope. It fell off my hands before they reached my face. (Like, the blob wouldn't stay put)
It doesn't foam much, if at all. I like a little lather in the shower. I felt like I had to apply a lot more for it to "work."
When used with a facial brush, it left my skin feeling squeaky, striped, and dry.
The appearance of the gel isn't very nice either. It looks like it's separated in the tube, two colors kind of swirling together.
I just found this not pleasant to use in sight, smell, or touch. I didn't like the way it looked, the way it smelled, the way it made my skin feel or the way it applied on my face.
Fail.
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