Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam versus Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing .
Last updated on December 21, 2023. Published on February 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam 35 ingredients
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam 35 ingredients
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing 25 ingredients
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Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam 35 ingredients
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing 25 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract • Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Ocimum Basilicum Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Lauryl Betaine • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Decylene Glycol • Betaine • Houttuynia Cordata Powder • Dextrin • Fructooligosaccharides • Beta-Glucan • Ceramide NP • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydroxyacetophenone • Ethylhexylglycerin
Glycerin • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Water • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate • Coco-Betaine • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearyl Alcohol • Panthenol • Centella Asiatica Extract • Madecassoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiaticoside • Asiatic Acid • Saururus Chinensis Extract • Ceramide AP • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Chloride • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyacetophenone • Pentylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGoodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinGoodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a cleansing agent. It can be naturally derived or synthetically-created.
As a surfactant, it helps clean your skin by gathering dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away more easily.
Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 5.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant. It is an herb native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent. It is used in traditional cooking and medicine.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractGoodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 2.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 17.
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 19.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractGoodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 10.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideGoodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 25.
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 18.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneGoodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 34.
Sidmool Houttuynia Cordata Cica Foam Cleansing contains this as ingredient number 21.
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Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Calming pH Balancing Cleansing Foam 35 ingredients
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