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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser versus Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser .

Published on January 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain PHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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).

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
5.75
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

PHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

We don't have a description for Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer.

Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Sodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate.

Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.

It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.

Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.

Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein.

Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

8
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.

Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

We don't have a description for Sodium Hydroxypropylsulfonate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer.

Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.

When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.

Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.

In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.

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Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

11
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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.

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Cosmedix Benefit Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

Skin Script Green Tea Citrus Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

18% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
35% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
31% have no rating yet

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