Goldfaden MD Pure Start Gentle Detoxifying Facial Cleanser Versus Eight Saints Down to Earth Gel Cleanser
Updated on April 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Goldfaden MD Pure Start Gentle Detoxifying Facial Cleanser 11 ingredients
Eight Saints Down to Earth Gel Cleanser 15 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Goldfaden MD Pure Start Gentle Detoxifying Facial Cleanser 11 ingredients
Eight Saints Down to Earth Gel Cleanser 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate
CleansingDisodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Bitartrate
BufferingCalcium Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Coco-Glucoside Tartrate, Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Bitartrate, Calcium Ascorbate, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Rose Flower Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
We don't have a description for Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate yet.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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