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Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel Versus Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
German Brand Germany
American Brand United States

Updated on February 26, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

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, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

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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Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.

Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.

Masking

Chances 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.

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When to use

79 Routines
39% use in am
61% use in pm
97% use every day
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41% use in am
59% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Eucerin Hydrating Cleansing Gel 10 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Great Value (1) Hydrating (1)
Khang69's avatar

K

21 days ago
Review

This is why I always prefer gel cleansers, and this one is an example.

This is gentle, I use it twice a day as morning and night cleanser. When it comes to hydration, its either a yes or a no depends on your skin if it can adjust so extreme dry skin might need to use a toner and moisturizer after.

Soft gel formula which I love, feels very smooth and no irritating after cleanse. It did well Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
cheehi's avatar

cheehi

1 year ago
Review

Simple cleanser that cleans everything and doesn't break me out or dry my skin out.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (1)
b3lla's avatar

b3lla

3 months ago
Review

i'm surprised this cleanser isn't talked about more this is the most hydrating and least irritating gel cleanser i've tried and it's accessible too

#hydrating