Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel Versus Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash Original
Updated on February 26, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
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
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Ingredient Info
Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash Original 13 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash Original 13 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl Glyceryl Ether
CleansingCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Coco-Betaine, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrastis Canadensis Root Extract
MaskingHedychium Coronarium Root Extract
MaskingFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil
Masking
Callitris Intratropica Wood Oil
Masking
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis Root Extract, Hedychium Coronarium Root Extract, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Calendula Officinalis Flower Oil, Callitris Intratropica Wood Oil
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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.
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Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Desert Essence Thoroughly Clean Face Wash Original 13 ingredients
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Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
i'm surprised this cleanser isn't talked about more this is the most hydrating and least irritating gel cleanser i've tried and it's accessible too
