Versus

Face Reality Skincare Barrier Balance Creamy Cleanser Versus Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer

Face Cleanser
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on March 09, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 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, silicones or sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and see relevant ingredients

About this product

About this product

At a glance

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

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!

Learn more about Water
Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl 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 Stearate
Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

When to use

70 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->
309 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
99% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Face Reality Skincare Barrier Balance Creamy Cleanser 26 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) Heavy (1)
karlaestrada2's avatar

Karla Estrada

4 months ago
Review

I love this cleanser. I have gone through eight of them. It cleans my sensitive skin without leaving it stripped or dry and tight.

#hydrating
#absorbs well
#no scent
#works well
kaitlynnajones's avatar

Kaitlynn A Jones

9 months ago
Review

The perfect cleanser to balance out any dryness that Mandelic and Acne Med can bring on. Prior to face reality my skin was very oily. The routine has balanced out my oil’s significantly.

#expensive
#hydrating
#heavy
#light scent

Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer 19 ingredients

3.8 /5
from 4 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1)
emorirene_246's avatar

emorirene_246

1 year ago
Review

excellent for dry acne prone skin absolutely love it

NurseMeg's avatar

NurseMeg

1 year ago
Review

Nice light everyday moisturizer

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well