FaceTheory Claricleanse+ AHA & BHA Exfoliating Cleanser - Australia Versus Malezia Cleansing Balm ‘Pilot’
Updated on November 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
FaceTheory Claricleanse+ AHA & BHA Exfoliating Cleanser 18 ingredients
Malezia Cleansing Balm ‘Pilot’ 7 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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FaceTheory Claricleanse+ AHA & BHA Exfoliating Cleanser 18 ingredients
Malezia Cleansing Balm ‘Pilot’ 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Lactate
BufferingQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Lactate, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Lactic Acid, Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glyceryl Caprylate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Linalool
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 WaterSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidIngredient Ratings
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When to use
FaceTheory Claricleanse+ AHA & BHA Exfoliating Cleanser 18 ingredients
Malezia Cleansing Balm ‘Pilot’ 7 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
FaceTheory Claricleanse+ AHA & BHA Exfoliating Cleanser 18 ingredients
Malezia Cleansing Balm ‘Pilot’ 7 ingredients
Decent makeup remover. I use this after my micellar water and before my normal cleanser if I'm taking makeup off. On normal days, I just use this and follow up with my routine. Fungal acne safe! It keeps my sebderm spots smooth and calm if I'm having a flair. Has helped in improving my skin's hydration!
I prefer this to the MCT oil because it’s easier to travel with and doesn’t make as much of a slippery mess. I’ve only gotten the older kind, not the new formula. Lasts a while too.
