Guardian Soothing Foaming Facial Wash Versus Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Gel Cleanser
Updated on October 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Guardian Soothing Foaming Facial Wash 19 ingredients
Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Guardian Soothing Foaming Facial Wash 19 ingredients
Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Tetrasodium EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Parfum, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Chlorphenesin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-8
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPolymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone
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 WaterAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be bad for dry skin, be bad for oily skin, and cause irritation.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideIngredient Ratings
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Guardian Soothing Foaming Facial Wash 19 ingredients
Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Guardian Soothing Foaming Facial Wash 19 ingredients
Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
Non sulfate free, so it could be a bit drying, i use this once awhile, price wise it is cheap but it's an average facial cleanser
