GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ Versus Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ versus Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash .

Last updated on March 19, 2024. Published on June 10, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash

Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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

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Ingredient Info

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ 34 ingredients

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash 29 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ 34 ingredients

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash 29 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Acne Fighting

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger (2)

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C

Benefits

Redness Reducing (3)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (2)

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Acne Trigger

Irritating (2)

Rosacea (4)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ 34 ingredients

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash 29 ingredients

Water • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Sodium Lauroamphoacetate • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Acrylates Copolymer • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids • Tocopheryl Acetate • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Maltooligosyl Glucoside • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Sodium Chloride • Tin Oxide • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Caprylyl Glycol • Propanediol • Citric Acid • Lauric Acid • Coconut Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Polyester-11 • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Disodium EDTA • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • CI 77891

Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide • Paraffin • Stearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Jojoba Esters • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Coconut Acid • Menthol • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Caprylyl Glycol • Hexylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid • Butylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Isopropyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Sulfite • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum • Chromium Hydroxide Green

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

What it does: Cleansing

Community Rating: Disliked

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.

Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.

While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 9.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic

Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 12.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

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.

GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 13.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.

Sodium Chloride

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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.

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 8.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 18.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 23.

Caprylyl Glycol

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

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.

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 20.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 22.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.

Coconut Acid

What it does: Cleansing, Emollient, Emulsifying

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Coconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.

GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 24.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 30.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 21.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

GLAMGLOW GENTLEBUBBLE™ contains this as ingredient number 32.

Proactiv Deep Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 24.

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