Current State Strawberry + Probiotic Balancing Gel Cleanser Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser
Updated on February 07, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Current State Strawberry + Probiotic Balancing Gel Cleanser 29 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser 29 ingredients
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Current State Strawberry + Probiotic Balancing Gel Cleanser 29 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Plantago Major Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Phytate
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Plantago Major Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phytate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Glyceryl Oleate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tromethamine
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Chloride, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Carbomer, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Polysorbate 20
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 GlycerinDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumCitric 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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Current State Strawberry + Probiotic Balancing Gel Cleanser 29 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser 29 ingredients
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Current State Strawberry + Probiotic Balancing Gel Cleanser 29 ingredients
I used this cleanser for about two months consistently so I feel like I can provide pretty solid feedback.
BACKGROUND ABOUT MY SKIN: Early twenties. Sensitive and prone to redness, small bouts of hormonal acne/congestion, and dry patches depending on weather
PROS
- Did not cause overt irritation in my sensitive skin
- Did not break me out
- Felt pretty good on skin, no feelings of tightness Show more
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Daily Cleanser 29 ingredients
Pretty average cleanser. Gets the job done. However, the lather isn’t great and the stereotypical skincare scent is pretty overwhelming. There’s just better cleanser options out there.
