Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash versus Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser .
Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on January 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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).
Ingredient Info
Clearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash 29 ingredients
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Clearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash 29 ingredients
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash 29 ingredients
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser 18 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate • Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate • Sclerotium Gum • Polysorbate 20 • Lauryl Glucoside • Coco-Glucoside • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Allantoin • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract • Hydrastis Canadensis Extract • Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Citrus Paradisi Seed Extract • Capsaicin • Hesperidin • Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil • Ascorbic Acid • Lactic Acid • Citric Acid • Jasminum Officinale Extract • Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Decyl Glucoside • Lauryl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Fomes Officinalis Extract • Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract • Panthenol • Disodium EDTA • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Citric Acid • Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterClearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser 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 GlycerinClearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineClearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideClearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractClearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 AcidClearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash contains this as ingredient number 27.
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Clearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash 29 ingredients
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser 18 ingredients
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Clearstem Skincare Gentleclean Vitamin Infused Calming Wash 29 ingredients
Face Reality Skincare Ultra Gentle Cleanser 18 ingredients
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