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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel versus Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel .

Last updated on November 06, 2023. Published on December 28, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 13 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, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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).

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.

Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.

Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.

Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate.

Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Dehydroxanthan Gum.

Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Liked

Rosa Damascena Flower Water comes from the Damask rose. It is a dilluted version of the Rose Essential oil.

The Damask Roses' petals have been found to help sooth skin. The petals also contain antioxidant compounds.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

The fragrance of Rosa Damascena Flower Water may be used for masking. Masking ingredients are used to obscure or block properties of other ingredients. They are commonly used to block the scent of a product.

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Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

As an AHA, Citric 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.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

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What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.

Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Cleansing

We don't have a description for Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether.

Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is a chelating agent.

Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted reactions and effects from using the product.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid is often used with natural antimicrobial products as an alternative to preservatives.

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Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the pineapple fruit. Pineapples are native to South America. The components of pineapple give it mild exfoliating and skin nourishing properties.

Pineapples contain Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, copper, potassium, niacin, and other minerals. It also contains many phytochemicals, including ferulic acid, coumaric acid, arbutin, and more. These help condition the skin.

Bromelain can be found in all parts of a pineapple. It is a mixture of enzymes and is mildly exfoliating.

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Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

46% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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Good Molecules Rosewater Daily Cleansing Gel 13 ingredients

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Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 13 ingredients

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