cleen beauty Rosehip Jelly Face Cleanser Versus HoliFrog Shasta AHA Refining Acid Wash
Updated on January 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
cleen beauty Rosehip Jelly Face Cleanser 25 ingredients
HoliFrog Shasta AHA Refining Acid Wash 24 ingredients
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cleen beauty Rosehip Jelly Face Cleanser 25 ingredients
HoliFrog Shasta AHA Refining Acid Wash 24 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Betaine
Humectant
Methyl Glucose Caprylate/Caprate
Skin ConditioningPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingPropanediol
SolventCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Glycerin, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Methyl Glucose Caprylate/Caprate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Gluconate, Cocamide Mipa, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Geraniol, Citronellol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCalophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingBentonite
AbsorbentSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingQuartz
Abrasive
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Mandelic Acid, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Tartaric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Bentonite, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Quartz, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Dehydroacetate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinRosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.
Rosehip contains Vitamin C, Vitamin E, fatty acids and linolenic acids. These nourish your skin barrier. Having hydrated skin may help reduce the appearance of fine-lines and wrinkles.
Another great component of Rosehip Oil is Vitamin A, or retinol. Vitamin A encourages your skin to create more collagen.
Rosehip oil may help with reducing pigmentation. The lycopene and beta-carotene have skin-lightening properties.
Learn more about Rosa Canina Fruit OilAloe 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 JuiceThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateSodium 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 BenzoateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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cleen beauty Rosehip Jelly Face Cleanser 25 ingredients
HoliFrog Shasta AHA Refining Acid Wash 24 ingredients
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cleen beauty Rosehip Jelly Face Cleanser 25 ingredients
HoliFrog Shasta AHA Refining Acid Wash 24 ingredients
Big yes!
I've been using this since about a year when my skin's in need of a exfoliating but gentle cleanser. Love it! It contains five types of AHA and has a nice ingredient list.
