Gallinée Prebiotic Foaming Facial Cleanser Versus Chemist Confessions Inc. Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser
Updated on July 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Gallinée Prebiotic Foaming Facial Cleanser 18 ingredients
Chemist Confessions Inc. Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Gallinée Prebiotic Foaming Facial Cleanser 18 ingredients
Chemist Confessions Inc. Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingInulin
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Arginine
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Inulin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Parfum, Arginine, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingGlycereth-26
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingDicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Acrylates Copolymer
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Lauryl Glucoside, Glycereth-26, Propanediol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Sorbic Acid, Lactic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Citrate, Chlorphenesin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidLauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
This ingredient is a surfactant, making it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Other names for this ingredient include "Lauryl Polyglucose", "Lauryl glycoside", and "D-Glucopyranoside".
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideWe don't have a description for Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate yet.
Sorbic Acid is a preservative. It is the most commonly used food preservative in the world.
Sorbic Acid is a natural antibiotic and highly effective at preventing the growth of fungus. It is less effective against bacteria.
Potassium Sorbate, another commonly-used preservative, is the potassium salt of Sorbic Acid.
Sorbic Acid may worsen eczema. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Learn more about Sorbic AcidWater. 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!
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Gallinée Prebiotic Foaming Facial Cleanser 18 ingredients
Chemist Confessions Inc. Blank Slate Gentle Gel Cleanser 16 ingredients
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