Clinique For Men Face Wash Versus Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel
Updated on February 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Clinique For Men Face Wash 24 ingredients
Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
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About this product
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Clinique For Men Face Wash 24 ingredients
Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose
HumectantDi-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate
Sodium Sulfate
Polyquaternium-7
Laureth-2
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate, Sodium Sulfate, Polyquaternium-7, Laureth-2, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
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 WaterChances 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 ChlorideIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Clinique For Men Face Wash 24 ingredients
Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Clinique For Men Face Wash 24 ingredients
Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
i'm surprised this cleanser isn't talked about more this is the most hydrating and least irritating gel cleanser i've tried and it's accessible too
