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Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam Versus Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on June 26, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.

Studies show the compounds in centella help with:

The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.

Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

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Disodium 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.

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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (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.

When to use

22 Routines
36% use in am
64% use in pm
95% use every day
104 Routines
44% use in am
56% use in pm
96% use every day
When to use See routines that use it ->

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam 23 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Pyunkang Yul Calming Low pH Foaming Cleanser 34 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Works Well (3) Light Scent (2) Hydrating (1)
MonicaJimenez_574's avatar

MonicaJimenez_574

1 year ago
Review

Gentle, soft, and has a very mild scent! Been using this cleanser for a while as my go-to due to its low ph and centella extract in it- you only need about half a pump for your whole face. It leaves my face feeling calm and not irritated. It’s also not very drying, and gentle.

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#light scent
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glowing_letterbox

6 months ago
Review

I really like this cleanser! It's foamy, soft, and it doesn't leave your skin feeling tight but definitely cleanses it!

#no scent
#works well