Cosmed Ultrasense - Gentle Foaming Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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 and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Cosmed Ultrasense - Gentle Foaming Cleanser 23 ingredients
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel 18 ingredients
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Cosmed Ultrasense - Gentle Foaming Cleanser 23 ingredients
Paula's Choice Earth Sourced Perfectly Natural Cleansing Gel 18 ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningRuscus Aculeatus Root Extract
AstringentCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Troxerutin
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialPolygonum Fagopyrum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Coco-Glucoside, Panthenol, Glyceryl Oleate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Zinc PCA, Citric Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Propylene Glycol, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Troxerutin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Hedera Helix Extract, Polygonum Fagopyrum Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlucose
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
Sodium Phytate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Lauryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Glucose, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Glyceryl Oleate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Carrageenan, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterWe don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate yet.
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 GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate yet.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlyceryl Oleate is the ester of glycerin and oleic acid. This ingredient is mainly an emollient and emulsifier.
Emollients soften and hydrate the skin by creating a thin film on top to trap in moisture. As an emulsifier, glyceryl oleate helps stabilize formulations by preventing ingredients such as oil and water from separating. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps helps thicken water-in-oil formulations, shower gels, and hair shampoos.
In some products, this ingredient may be used as a fragrance / perfuming ingredient. The scent of this ingredient is described to be "waxy".
Glyceryl oleate is created from oils rich in oleic acid, such as peanut oil and olive oil.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl OleateCitric 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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