Etude House AC Clean Up Cleansing Foam Versus Vanicream Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Etude House AC Clean Up Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients
Vanicream Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar 17 ingredients
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Etude House AC Clean Up Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients
Vanicream Z-Bar Medicated Cleansing Bar 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Propanediol
SolventStearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Isethionate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientMadecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Propanediol, Stearic Acid, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Isethionate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Salicylic Acid, Sorbitol, Butylene Glycol, Parfum, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Arachidic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Myristic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Oleic Acid, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Madecassoside
Zinc Pyrithione 2%
Antiseborrhoeic
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Petrolatum
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Simethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-30 Stearate
Emulsifying
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
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 WaterSodium 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 StearateCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholCoconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolStearic 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 AcidWe don't have a description for Sodium Isethionate yet.
Sorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolChances 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 ChlorideIngredient Ratings
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