Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of GLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ versus Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar .
Published on January 29, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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).
Ingredient Info
GLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ 28 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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GLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ 28 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
GLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ 28 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Magnesium Aluminum Silicate • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycerin • Charcoal Powder • Propanediol • Kaolin • Carbon • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Powder • Mentha Piperita Oil • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Nigella Sativa Seed Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Chloride • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Parfum • Linalool • Benzyl Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77891
Sodium Palmate • Sodium Palm Kernelate • Glycerin • Parfum • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Chloride • Avena Sativa Kernel Meal • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Plantago Major Leaf Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Tetrasodium Etidronate • Charcoal Powder • Pentasodium Pentetate • CI 77492
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinGLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 3.
Charcoal Powder is an exfoliant.
GLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideGLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 ParfumGLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar contains this as ingredient number 4.
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GLAMGLOW SUPERCLEANSE™ 28 ingredients
Shea Moisture African Black Soap Bar 15 ingredients
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