Credo True Timeout Vetiver Root + Calming Botanicals Cleanser Versus Tata Harper Superkind Softening Cleanser
Updated on February 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, 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 scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Credo True Timeout Vetiver Root + Calming Botanicals Cleanser 24 ingredients
Tata Harper Superkind Softening Cleanser 34 ingredients
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Credo True Timeout Vetiver Root + Calming Botanicals Cleanser 24 ingredients
Tata Harper Superkind Softening Cleanser 34 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingErythritol
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Albatrellus Confluens Extract
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract
Perfuming
Cocoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Inulin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenylpropanol
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-Glucoside, Erythritol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Albatrellus Confluens Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Extract, Cocoyl Proline, Lactic Acid, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenylpropanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Phytate
Calendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingShea Butter Glycerides
Emulsifying
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantDiglycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem
HumectantPassiflora Edulis Seed Oil
Emollient
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Extract
Skin Conditioning
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sodium Anisate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCalendula Officinalis Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Shea Butter Glycerides, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Diglycerin, Water, Lactic Acid, Glycerin, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem, Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Anisate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Levulinate, Sclerotium Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Caprylate comes from glycerin and caprylic acid, a fatty acid from coconut. It has emollient and emulsifier properties.
As an emollient, it helps hydrate your skin. Emollients work by creating a barrier on your skin to trap moisture in, helping to keep your skin soft and smooth.
On the other hand, emulsifiers prevent ingredients (such as oil and water) from separating.
Learn more about Glyceryl CaprylateLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the āglueā that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they donāt penetrate as deeply. This means theyāre less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skinās microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the productās pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidSorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
This ingredient is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Due to its olive oil base, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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