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Ceradan Gentle Cleanser Versus Ethique SuperStar!

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Singaporean Brand
New Zealander Brand

Updated on June 07, 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 scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

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Ingredient Info

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Ceradan Gentle Cleanser 13 ingredients

Ethique SuperStar! 12 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Ceradan Gentle Cleanser 13 ingredients

Ethique SuperStar! 12 ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.

Its main roles are:

Though it has "alcohol" in the name, it is not related to denatured alcohol or ethyl alcohol.

The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Learn more about Cetyl Alcohol

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.

The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.

This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.

Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate yet.

Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising

Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.

Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.

They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.

Learn more about Stearyl Alcohol

Ingredient Ratings

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When to use

Ceradan Gentle Cleanser 13 ingredients

Ethique SuperStar! 12 ingredients

9 Routines
56% use in am
44% use in pm
100% use every day
1 Routine
0% use in am
100% use in pm
100% use every day