Gravich Gentle Smooth Cleansing Water Versus Pretty Skin The Pure Jeju Cica Cleansing Water
Updated on July 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and oily skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Gravich Gentle Smooth Cleansing Water 40 ingredients
Pretty Skin The Pure Jeju Cica Cleansing Water 18 ingredients
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Gravich Gentle Smooth Cleansing Water 40 ingredients
Pretty Skin The Pure Jeju Cica Cleansing Water 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCollagen
Moisturising
Sodium PCA
HumectantNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycine
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSerine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantAspartic Acid
MaskingLeucine
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingLysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Tyrosine
MaskingPhenylalanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Valine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningHistidine
HumectantSorbitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPropanediol
SolventWater, Propylene Glycol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Sodium Hyaluronate, Saccharide Isomerate, Collagen, Sodium PCA, Niacinamide, Glycine, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Sorbitol, Allantoin, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyacrylate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Oleate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Propanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
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 WaterThis ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateIngredient Ratings
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