grüum Kÿra Gentle Face Wash Versus Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense
Updated on February 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
grüum Kÿra Gentle Face Wash 21 ingredients
Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense 23 ingredients
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grüum Kÿra Gentle Face Wash 21 ingredients
Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense 23 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Alcohol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Maltodextrin, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Isopentyldiol
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
Astringent
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Mandelic Acid, Citric Acid, Isopentyldiol, Maltodextrin, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Disodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Herb Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Linalool, Limonene
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 WaterSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
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grüum Kÿra Gentle Face Wash 21 ingredients
Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense 23 ingredients
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grüum Kÿra Gentle Face Wash 21 ingredients
Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense 23 ingredients
A great cleanser, i really liked it! I use it mornings and evenings and it really helped me cleanse my skin and get rid of active acne.
Feels very light on the skin but also don't forget to moisturize your skin after use.
