Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel versus Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser .
Published on June 12, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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).
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser 28 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser 28 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser 28 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Propanediol • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Disteareth-75 Ipdi • Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate • Sodium Chloride • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Mandelic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Phytic Acid • Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate • Citric Acid • Farnesol • Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract • Sodium PCA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Bisabolol • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Alcohol • Sodium Phytate • Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract • Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzoic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Decyl Glucoside • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Acrylates Copolymer • Glycol Distearate • Phenoxyethanol • Glycolic Acid • Lactic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Mentha Piperita Oil • Laureth-4 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Melia Azadirachta Seed Oil • Linoleic Acid • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Chondrus Crispus Extract • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract • Phytic Acid • Linolenic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Limonene
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phytic Acid is a gentle AHA and antioxidant. The chemical makeup makes it classified as an AHA, such as lactic acid.
AHAs are chemical exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells. Phytic Acid has a slight exfoliating effect. Phytic Acid has been shown to help calm irritation. 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.
As an antioxidant, phytic acid may help with the signs of aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage your skin cells.
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 AcidDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 38.
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateDr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 40.
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 42.
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
Olehenriksen Find Your Balance™ Oil Control Cleanser 28 ingredients
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