Ducray Keracynl Foaming Gel Versus Biretix Soothing Gel
Updated on February 18, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Ducray Keracynl Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
Biretix Soothing Gel 46 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Ducray Keracynl Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
Biretix Soothing Gel 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Coceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCitric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
Perfuming
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate
EmulsifyingPPG-26-Buteth-26
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Glycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Trideceth-9, CI 42090, Citric Acid, Parfum, Glyceryl Laurate, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethyl Isosorbide
SolventIsohexadecane
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Trehalose
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHydroxypinacolone Retinoate
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Papain
Skin ConditioningRetinol
Skin Conditioning
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Glucose
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Fructose
Humectant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Glycine
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingHydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Glutamate
MaskingBeta-Sitosterol
Emulsion Stabilising
Squalane
Emollient
Malic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Trehalose, Betaine, Sodium PCA, Urea, Palmitoyl Hydroxypropyltrimonium Amylopectin/Glycerin Crosspolymer, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin, Papain, Retinol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Glucose, Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbitol, Polysorbate 20, Fructose, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Maltodextrin, Glycine, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Glutamate, Beta-Sitosterol, Squalane, Malic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Lysine, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Sodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Ducray Keracynl Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
Biretix Soothing Gel 46 ingredients
