Good Light Cosmic Dew Water Cleanser Versus Untoxicated Clean Start Face Cleanser
Updated on August 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Good Light Cosmic Dew Water Cleanser 24 ingredients
Untoxicated Clean Start Face Cleanser 10 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Good Light Cosmic Dew Water Cleanser 24 ingredients
Untoxicated Clean Start Face Cleanser 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin ProtectingHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Fructooligosaccharides
HumectantEclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tocopherol, Fructooligosaccharides, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Extract, Sodium Chloride, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Decylene Glycol, Tromethamine, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCeramide AP is a type of Ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. Having a strong skin barrier leads to more firm and hydrated skin.
They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide NP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide APIngredient Ratings
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Good Light Cosmic Dew Water Cleanser 24 ingredients
Untoxicated Clean Start Face Cleanser 10 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Good Light Cosmic Dew Water Cleanser 24 ingredients
pretty good cleanser! didn’t strip my skin but doesn’t do much. good and decent cleanser for any skin type, also didn’t irritate my sensitive skin
Untoxicated Clean Start Face Cleanser 10 ingredients
I've been using this for long enough now to confirm it's really working. I bought it because it's FA safe, non comedogenic and because of the few ingredients and the fact it's packed with ceramides. I have very sensitive, reactive skin and it doesn't irritate it. It's very gentle, hydrating and calming. This one foams just a little, so if you like lots of foam, it isn't for you. I don't feel Show more
Umm been using 1 week and think it may be my HG! Leaves my combo acne prone sensitive skin feeling soft and has not broken me out — not sure if I can provide updates but very happy I found this since my skin is reactive to everything it seems like and if it doesn’t break me out then it causes redness. Pls never reformulate 🙏🏼 for my sensitive skin friends I’d say this is worth a try even for $20 Show more
