Updated on December 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 0 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Farmacy Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser 50 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm 11 ingredients
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Farmacy Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser 50 ingredients
Paula's Choice Omega+ Complex Cleansing Balm 11 ingredients
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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.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a cleansing agent. It can be naturally derived or synthetically-created.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is a type of silica. It comes from naturally occuring minerals such as silicate ores and clay.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Myristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
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Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract comes from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera plant.
Montmorillonite is a clay (aluminomagnesium silicate) with strong absorption properties. It has a similar pH to skin.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer and used to help stabilize other ingredients.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Palmitic Acid is a fatty acid found in our skin. In cosmetics, it is usually derived from palm oil. It is a cleanser, emollient, and emulsifier.
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Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Citronellal is the major component of citronella oil. It is a fragrance with a distinct lemon scent. Citronellal is a known EU allergen and causes contact allergies.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is more commonly known as the bitter orange. Native to Southeast Asia, this extract is commonly found in both cosmetics and foods.
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Eugenol is naturally found in cloves, basil, and bay leaves. It is an aromatic oil used to add fragrance to a product. The scent of eugenol is described as "clove-like". Eugenol is a known EU allergen, meaning it causes contact allergies.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
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Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Capric Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Creating capric acid involves the oxidation of decanol, a primary alcohol. This ingredient has perfuming, masking, and antibacterial properties.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Quartz is a hard mineral made of silica. In cosmetics, quartz helps exfoliate the skin.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc. Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid. This bacteria is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
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Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Decyl Glucoside, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Coconut Acid, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Myristic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Moringa Oleifera Leaf Water, Sodium PCA, Kaolin, Lactobacillus/Papaya Fruit Ferment Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Montmorillonite, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Lauric Acid, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Isethionate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Sodium Benzoate, Palmitic Acid, Lactic Acid, Illite, 3-Hexenol, Beta-Caryophyllene, Canarium Luzonicum Gum Nonvolatiles, Citronellal, Citrus Aurantifolia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Eugenol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hexenyl Acetate, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Triethyl Citrate, Zingiber Officinale Extract, Capric Acid, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Quartz, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf/Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Gluconolactone, Maltodextrin, Limonene
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
This ingredient comes from Hydroxystearic Acid, a fatty acid, and glycerin. It is used to thicken oils.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Not safe for Fungal Acne
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil comes from the rapeseed plant. This plant is closely related to mustard, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and turnip.
Antioxidant Helps brighten skin
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
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