Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Gentle Low pH Gel Cleanser Versus Soul Apothecary Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Updated on December 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Gentle Low pH Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Salicylic Acid Cleanser 21 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Gentle Low pH Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Salicylic Acid Cleanser 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Picea Abies Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Olive Glycerides
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Propanediol, Picea Abies Extract, PEG-150 Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Olive Glycerides, Ceramide NP, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Glycerin
Humectant
C12-14 Pareth-12
EmulsifyingPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientSodium PCA
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, C12-14 Pareth-12, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA, Trehalose, Allantoin, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Sorbitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient known for its protective and moisturizingg properties. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Studies show higher concentrations of this ingredient can promote wound healing.
Though it can be derived from the comfrey plant, allantoin is produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Gentle Low pH Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
Soul Apothecary Salicylic Acid Cleanser 21 ingredients
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