Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll Versus Skin + Me Purify And Prep Clarifying Cleanser
Updated on July 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
Skin + Me Purify And Prep Clarifying Cleanser 13 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
Skin + Me Purify And Prep Clarifying Cleanser 13 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
SolventSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Inulin
Skin ConditioningYogurt Powder
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Inulin, Yogurt Powder, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
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 WaterSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateCoco-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-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 GlycerinGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateBenzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCitric 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 AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
Skin + Me Purify And Prep Clarifying Cleanser 13 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
It smells like a mix between cheap, plastic-y bar soap and raw shea butter. Not pleasant. Very strong.
I was hoping this would be a good shower cleanser, but nope. It fell off my hands before they reached my face. (Like, the blob wouldn't stay put)
It doesn't foam much, if at all. I like a little lather in the shower. I felt like I had to apply a lot more for it to "work."
When used Show more
