Bliss Clear Genius Peel Clarifying Liquid Peel Versus Circadia Aloe And Calendula Calming Mist
Updated on February 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Bliss Clear Genius Peel Clarifying Liquid Peel 28 ingredients
Circadia Aloe And Calendula Calming Mist 28 ingredients
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Bliss Clear Genius Peel Clarifying Liquid Peel 28 ingredients
Circadia Aloe And Calendula Calming Mist 28 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Diheptyl Succinate
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
AntiseborrhoeicAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Lecithin
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
Skin ConditioningMethyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Glycolic Acid, Diheptyl Succinate, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Methyl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Sulfite
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
PPG-16
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Acrylates Copolymer
Sea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lecithin
EmollientGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentSambucus Nigra Flower Extract
RefreshingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tetrasodium EDTA
Water, PEG/PPG-8/3 Laurate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, PPG-16, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Sea Whip Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Lecithin, Gluconolactone, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium EDTA
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 WaterGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideChondrus Crispus Extract comes from a red algae native to the northern Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America. It helps hydrate the skin and is rich in antioxidants.
The antioxidants in chondrus crispus include lutein and zeaxanthin. Lutein has the ability to filter blue light from screens.
Other contents of chondrus crispus include polysaccharides, peptides, and amino acids. These help hydrate the skin.
What's the difference between algae and seaweed? Algae is a broad term that includes seaweed. Not all algae is seaweed.
Learn more about Chondrus Crispus ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceSodium 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 HyaluronateLecithin is a term for a group of substances found in the cell membranes of plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of phospholipids.
This ingredient has emollient and emulsifying properties.
As an emollient, lecithen helps soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can also help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin.
This is because the phospholipids in lecithin produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Depending on the source of this ingredient, lecithin may not be fungal acne safe. This is because some sources of lecithin come from soybean oil, which may feed the malassezia yeast that feeds fungal acne.
We recommend reaching out to the brand you are purchasing from to inquire about the source of their lecithin.
Learn more about LecithinWe don't have a description for Sodium Acrylates Copolymer yet.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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.
It 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 BenzoateBenzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidIngredient Ratings
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