Face Reality Skincare L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash Versus Circadia Cleansing Gel - Mandelic Acid
Updated on April 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 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 dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Face Reality Skincare L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash 18 ingredients
Circadia Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Face Reality Skincare L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash 18 ingredients
Circadia Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingHamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Mandelic Acid 1%
Antimicrobial
Honey
Humectant
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Polyacrylate-1 Crosspolymer, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid 1%, Honey, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Actinidia Deliciosa Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Maltodextrin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Mandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.
As an AHA, Mandelic Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Mandelic Acid may be an alternative to Glycolic Acid for those with sensitive skin.
Mandelic Acid may help reduce wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
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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When to use
Face Reality Skincare L-Mandelic Face and Body Wash 18 ingredients
Circadia Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
