Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Foaming Cleanser Versus Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Gel Cleanser
Updated on June 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Foaming Cleanser 33 ingredients
Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Gel Cleanser 54 ingredients
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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Foaming Cleanser 33 ingredients
Some By Mi Beta Panthenol Repair Gel Cleanser 54 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantGlycine Soja Peptide
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Hedera Helix Extract
AntimicrobialAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Dextrin
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentDisodium EDTA
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Glycine Soja Peptide, Butylene Glycol, Hedera Helix Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Citric Acid, Dextrin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Maltodextrin, Disodium EDTA, Gluconolactone, Madecassoside, CI 42090, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingCoco-Betaine
CleansingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingPolyquaternium-67
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sea Water
HumectantPropanediol
SolventSodium Acetate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate
Beta-Sitosterol
Emulsion StabilisingLactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycine
Buffering
Serine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingValine
MaskingThreonine
Proline
Skin ConditioningIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantMethionine
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Coco-Betaine, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Panthenol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glycol Distearate, Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Polyquaternium-67, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Gluconolactone, Sea Water, Propanediol, Sodium Acetate, Arginine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetearyl Olivate, Beta-Sitosterol, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Phytosterols, Tocopherol, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Valine, Threonine, Proline, Isoleucine, Histidine, Methionine, Cysteine
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 GlycerinSodium 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 IsethionateGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
This 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 TaurateEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Chances 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 ChlorideCitric 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 Acid1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneIngredient Ratings
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