Dr.G pH Cleansing Red Blemish Clear Soothing Foam Versus Fraijour Original Herb Wormwood Cleansing Foam
Updated on June 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 0 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
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
Dr.G pH Cleansing Red Blemish Clear Soothing Foam 54 ingredients
Fraijour Original Herb Wormwood Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients
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Dr.G pH Cleansing Red Blemish Clear Soothing Foam 54 ingredients
Fraijour Original Herb Wormwood Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients
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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.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Preservative 5 Benefits 4 Concerns
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Lactobacillus is a type of bacteria. It makes up most of the food fermenting lactic acid bacteria. It is used to create wine, yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut, pickles, beer, cider, kimchi, cocoa, kefir.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Glutamic Acid is an amino acid that is found in all living organisms. Our bodies use this to help nerve cells in the brain communicate with other cells.
Helps reduce irritation
Madecassoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Lysine is an essential amino acid. Your body is unable to produce it naturally and we mainly get lysine from food sources.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Cysteine is an amino acid found in our bodies. It becomes an antioxidant when converted into gluthatione.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
4 Benefits May cause irritation
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Oxygen is a highly reactive chemical element. It is used by all living organisms for cellular respiration.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Butyl Avocadate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Madecassoside, Sodium Hyaluronate, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propyl Gallate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Oxygen, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Potassium Hyaluronate
Peg-75 Lanolin is created from lanolin, a wax derived from animals with wool.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Oil
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is an essential oil that is derived from the peel of a Grapefruit. It is composed largely of limonene, which is a fragrance that can cause irritation for sensitive skin.
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Citrus Limon Peel Oil is created from the peels of the lemon. It is used to add a lemon-scent to products. Lemon peel oil also has antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, it may also cause phototoxicity and sensitize skin.
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Pelargonium Graveolens Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant.
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Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
Blackberry extract is rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. The majority of antioxidants include flavonoid, phenolic, and anthocyanins.
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Evernia Prunastri Extract is from the oakmoss. It is mostly found in forests in the northern hemisphere. Although this ingredient has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties, it is a known skin sensitizer.
You might know Brassica Oleracea Italica as Broccoli. Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract can be extracted from any part of the broccoli plant.
Medicago Sativa Extract is derived from Alfalfa. It contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Brassica Napus Extract comes from the rapeseed plant. This plant is closely related to mustard, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and turnip.
Antioxidant Helps hydrate Dry Skin
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Aorta Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract, Peg-75 Lanolin, Malt Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Elaeis Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Pinus Mugo Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Rose Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Rubus Idaeus Extract, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pinus Pinaster Leaf Extract, Evernia Prunastri Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Fruit Extract, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Hydrolyzed Wheat Germ Extract, Brassica Napus Extract, Secale Cereale Seed Extract, Udder Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Pinus Pinea Kernel Extract, Beer Extract, Juglans Nigra Bark Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Powder
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Dr.G pH Cleansing Red Blemish Clear Soothing Foam 54 ingredients
Fraijour Original Herb Wormwood Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients
