Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser versus Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser .
Last updated on August 01, 2023. Published on May 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 37 ingredients
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 37 ingredients
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 37 ingredients
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser 24 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Lauryl Glucoside • Silica • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Coco-Betaine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Triethanolamine • Lactose • Cellulose • Panthenol • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Imidazolidinyl Urea • Allantoin • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Polysorbate 20 • Disodium EDTA • Menthol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Octoxynol-12 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • CI 77891 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • CI 77491 • Rosa Gallica Flower Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Limonene
Water • Synthetic Wax • Glycerin • Decyl Glucoside • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Lauroamphoacetate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium PCA • Panthenol • Sodium Hydroxide • Chlorphenesin • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Papain • Carbomer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Algin
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinGA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolGA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumGA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateGA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 30.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 32.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 33.
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
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GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 37 ingredients
Obagi Exfoliating Cleanser 24 ingredients
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