Fruu Berry-Calm Face Cleanser Bar Versus Good Molecules Clarify & Cleanse Bar
Updated on September 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Fruu Berry-Calm Face Cleanser Bar 17 ingredients
Good Molecules Clarify & Cleanse Bar 12 ingredients
About this product
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Fruu Berry-Calm Face Cleanser Bar 17 ingredients
Good Molecules Clarify & Cleanse Bar 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingHydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Oryza Sativa Powder
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seedcake Powder
Abrasive
Citrus Grandis Extract
AntimicrobialInulin
Skin ConditioningKaolin
Abrasive
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Squalane
Emollient
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
CI 77742
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate, Maltodextrin, Glycerin, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Oryza Sativa Powder, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seedcake Powder, Citrus Grandis Extract, Inulin, Kaolin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Squalane, Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, CI 77742
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateHydrogenated Vegetable Oil is created by adding hydrogen to vegetable oil in order to give it more stability. This process also raises the melting point of vegetable oil. In cosmetics, it is an emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. They do this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
The term "Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil" is an umbrella term and can refer to a variety of vegetable oils and blends of: sunflower oil, soybean oil, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and more.
Due to the differences in vegetables, the benefits may vary.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Vegetable OilWater. 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 WaterPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinKaolin 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.
Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.
Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.
The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.
Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.
Learn more about KaolinTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
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Fruu Berry-Calm Face Cleanser Bar 17 ingredients
Good Molecules Clarify & Cleanse Bar 12 ingredients
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Fruu Berry-Calm Face Cleanser Bar 17 ingredients
Good Molecules Clarify & Cleanse Bar 12 ingredients
This doesn't dry my skin out. It has minimal packaging, and helps to prevent and clear breakouts.
