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Published on December 05, 2020

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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).

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).

Price

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Buy Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam

Starts at $19.24
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Buy Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask

Starts at $30.00

Ingredient Info

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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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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.

Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.

One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Learn more about Myristic Acid

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 2.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 2.

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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.

Learn more about Glycerin

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 3.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Behenic Acid is a fatty acid and has moisturizing properties.

It is naturally occuring in the Moringa oleifera tree, rapeseed oil, and peanut oil.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.

Learn more about Behenic Acid

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 4.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.

As an emollient, it helps hydrate the skin. The emulsifying properties keep ingredients together in a product.

Palmitic Acid may not be fungal-acne safe. It can worsen oily skin and cause breakouts due to its emollient nature.

Learn more about Palmitic Acid

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 5.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.

Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.

Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.

Learn more about Potassium Hydroxide

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 6.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 7.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Lauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.

This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.

Emerging studies show Lauric Acid to have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The antimicrobial property helps strengthen the skin barrier by fighting off bad bacteria.

Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.

Learn more about Lauric Acid

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 8.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about Stearic Acid

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 9.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 9.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Caffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and anti-aging.

Caffeine is an antioxidants, which help with the signs of aging. This is because antioxidants help fight skin-damaging free radical molecules.

While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.

Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.

Learn more about Caffeine

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 18.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Loved

Montmorillonite is a clay (aluminomagnesium silicate) with strong absorption properties. It has a similar pH to skin.

This clay is named after Montmorillon in France.

Learn about other types of clay, such as Kaolin, Bentonite, or Fuller's Earth.

Learn more about Montmorillonite

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 21.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 11.

12
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg-3 Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 24.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 27.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

Learn more about Parfum

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 30.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 21.

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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.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 32.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

MCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.

Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.

MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.

The use of this ingredient varies around the world:

Learn more about Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 34.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

MI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.

Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.

Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.

The use of this ingredient varies around the world:

Learn more about Methylisothiazolinone

Estée Lauder Nutritious Super-Pomegranate Radiant Energy 2-in-1 Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 35.

Estée Lauder Perfectly Clean Multi-Action Foam Cleanser/Purifying Mask contains this as ingredient number 24.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

42% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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