Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser Versus Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser versus Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser .

Published on November 05, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser

Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser

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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).

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Ingredient Info

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Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients

Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser 29 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

ph level

5.5

At a glance

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Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients

Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser 29 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients

Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser 29 ingredients

Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Sodium Lactate • Decyl Glucoside • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Sodium PCA • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Trideceth-9 • Pentylene Glycol • Decylene Glycol • Bisabolol • 1,2-Hexanediol • Pelargonium Graveolens Extract

Glycerin • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Coco-Betaine • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-100 Stearate • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Glyceryl Stearate • Coconut Acid • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate • Propylene Glycol • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Salicylic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Methyldihydrojasmonate • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydrogenated Coconut Acid • Polyquaternium-53 • Coco-Glucoside • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Isethionate • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Trideceth-6 • Benzoic Acid • Citric Acid • Ceramide AP

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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.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.

Chlorphenesin

What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

Garnier The Gentle Sulfate-Free Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.