CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser Versus Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser versus Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser .

Last updated on September 14, 2023. Published on October 09, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, 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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CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser

Face Cleanser South Korean Brand

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

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Ingredient Info

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CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser 23 ingredients

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser 23 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser 23 ingredients

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser 23 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

BHA

PHA

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (4)

Skin Texture (2)

Anti-Aging (3)

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser 23 ingredients

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser 23 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Palmitic Acid • Myristic Acid • Stearic Acid • Lauric Acid • Potassium Hydroxide • Glyceryl Stearate • Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate • Centella Asiatica Extract 1% • Beeswax • Potassium Benzoate • Parfum • Tranexamic Acid • Panthenol 0.1% • Gluconolactone • Polyquaternium-7 • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract 0.1% • Disodium EDTA • Salicylic Acid 0.1% • Capric Acid • 1,2-Hexanediol • Ethylhexylglycerin

Water • Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate • Glycerin • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Potassium Cocoate • Coco-Glucoside • Decyl Glucoside • Centella Asiatica Extract • Houttuynia Cordata Powder • Madecassoside • Ceramide NP • Panthenol • Gluconolactone • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Hyaluronic Acid • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Dextrin • Hexylene Glycol • Potassium Benzoate • Hydroxyacetophenone

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Ingredients Explained

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Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate

What it does:

This ingredient is a surfactant and foam producer.

CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Centella Asiatica Extract

What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Soothing, Tonic

Community Rating: Loved

Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.

Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.

The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.

Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.

This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

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CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Potassium Benzoate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is a preservative and inhibits the growth of fungi, certain bacteria, yeast, and mold.

It is the potassium salt of benzoic acid.

Potassium benzoate works best in products with a low pH level (below 4.5).

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CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

Panthenol

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

Gluconolactone

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Loved

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

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 helps improve texture and brightens the skin.

Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

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.

PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.

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CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium 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.

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CARE:NEL Cicavita B5 Salicylic Acid Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Mixsoon Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.