de_CURE AHA + BHA Glow Cleanser Versus Urban Skin Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser
Updated on October 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
de_CURE AHA + BHA Glow Cleanser 23 ingredients
Urban Skin Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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de_CURE AHA + BHA Glow Cleanser 23 ingredients
Urban Skin Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
SolventLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Phytic Acid
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingWithania Somnifera Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Curcuma Longa Callus Lysate
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Phytic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Polyglutamic Acid, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Withania Somnifera Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Callus Lysate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyacrylate-33
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPolyquaternium-10
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Glutathione
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPhospholipids
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-33, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyquaternium-10, Azelaic Acid, Phytic Acid, Glutathione, Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phospholipids, Retinol, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetainePhytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. AHAs are chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells. Phytic Acid has a slight and mild exfoliating effect.
The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, much like lactic acid.
In some cases, it is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water, helping to stabilize the ingredients in a product.
An interesting fact about phytic acid is that it is considered an antinutrient. People do not have the enzyme needed to properly breakdown and digest phytic acid. When ingested, phytic acid binds to minerals and prevents them from being absorbed.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Phytic AcidPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ingredient Ratings
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de_CURE AHA + BHA Glow Cleanser 23 ingredients
Urban Skin Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients
Reviews
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de_CURE AHA + BHA Glow Cleanser 23 ingredients
Urban Skin Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients
This product is very smooth when cleansing and doesn’t make my skin feel irritated. Love that it is gentle, smells great but not a strong scent either. If you want a product that is good for acne cleansing, but also not too drying, I’d go with this one. Sure it isn’t “oil-free,” but it cleans your face and hydrates it well. I have oily skin and it doesn’t make me look or feel oily at all or too Show more
