Glymed Plus Idyllic Cleanser Versus Circadia Cleansing Gel - Mandelic Acid
Updated on April 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 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, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Glymed Plus Idyllic Cleanser 18 ingredients
Circadia Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Glymed Plus Idyllic Cleanser 18 ingredients
Circadia Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propanediol
SolventSymphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Decyl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Hexylene Glycol, Mandelic Acid, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Propanediol, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/Cocoate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Caffeine
Skin ConditioningCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Malus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSalvia Officinalis Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Mandelic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Panthenol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Maltodextrin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caffeine, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, 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. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
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.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCaprylyl 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 GlycolCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient 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.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineMandelic Acid helps exfoliate skin. It also contains antioxidant properties.
As an AHA, Mandelic 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.
Mandelic Acid may be an alternative to Glycolic Acid for those with sensitive skin.
Mandelic Acid may help reduce wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Mandelic AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.
This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
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Glymed Plus Idyllic Cleanser 18 ingredients
Circadia Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
