EYENLIP BEAUTY Cica pH Balance Cleansing Gel Versus Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel
Updated on March 31, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
EYENLIP BEAUTY Cica pH Balance Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
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EYENLIP BEAUTY Cica pH Balance Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract 0.098%
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSuccinic Acid
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella Asiatica Extract 0.098%, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Succinic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Aspergillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPanax Ginseng Root Extract
Emollient
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Mandelic Acid, Oryza Sativa Extract, Phyllostachys Pubescens Shoot Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Aspergillus Ferment, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Cyclodextrin, Beta-Glucan
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 WaterGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidHydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.
This ingredient helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.
This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.
Learn more about HydroxyethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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EYENLIP BEAUTY Cica pH Balance Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
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EYENLIP BEAUTY Cica pH Balance Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
IM USING THIS ON MY HIDEOUS BACKACNE FOR A WHILE AND ITS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING😭 It's hydrating and gentle while having triple aha and no salicylic acid ( I can't tolerate salicylic acid so it's a good option for me😭 ) only had some slight purging at start but it went away soon and left my back unrecognizable😍 Backacne Bye Bye😎 I also tried using this one face hoping it unclogs some pores by cellturn Show more
