Fation Nosca9 Cleansing Gel Versus 107 Chaga Jelly Low pH Cleanser
Updated on October 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Fation Nosca9 Cleansing Gel 34 ingredients
107 Chaga Jelly Low pH Cleanser 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Fation Nosca9 Cleansing Gel 34 ingredients
107 Chaga Jelly Low pH Cleanser 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingPantolactone
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Sodium Heparin
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Tromethamine, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Sorbitol, Allantoin, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Carbonate, Pantolactone, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Sodium Heparin, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Methyl Gluceth-20
Humectant
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment
Skin ConditioningStreptococcus Thermophilus Ferment
HumectantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Vinegar
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMalt Extract
Skin ProtectingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Inonotus Obliquus Extract
Skin ConditioningInulin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Xylitol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingAzadirachta Indica Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Rhamnose
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Water, Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Methyl Gluceth-20, Lactobacillus Ferment, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment, Streptococcus Thermophilus Ferment, Cellulose Gum, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citric Acid, Vinegar, Dipropylene Glycol, Malt Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Inonotus Obliquus Extract, Inulin, Sodium Phytate, Xylitol, Fructooligosaccharides, Artemisia Annua Extract, Azadirachta Indica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Rhamnose, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, 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 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.Â
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 preservativesÂ
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideCitric 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 AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. It is native to Italy.
This ingredient is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolThis leaf extract comes from the Asian mugwort. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
Fun fact: This flower is part of the sunflower family.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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