Holika Holika Cherry Blossom Body Cleanser Versus Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser
Updated on June 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe body washes. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Holika Holika Cherry Blossom Body Cleanser 26 ingredients
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
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Holika Holika Cherry Blossom Body Cleanser 26 ingredients
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate
StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingLauryl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDisodium Lauryl Phosphate
EmulsifyingTributyl Citrate
SolventSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberButeth-3
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Parfum, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Cocamide DEA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Prunus Serrulata Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol)Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Triethanolamine, Lauryl Phosphate, Disodium Lauryl Phosphate, Tributyl Citrate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Buteth-3, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamide Mea, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide 3, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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 Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateGlycerin 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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl 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 BetainePhenoxyethanol 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.
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 ChlorideSodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceButylene 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.
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.
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Holika Holika Cherry Blossom Body Cleanser 26 ingredients
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
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Holika Holika Cherry Blossom Body Cleanser 26 ingredients
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
It's a nice foaming cleanser. Additionally, it helps with irritation. However, I do suggest only cleansing for at least 30 seconds as more than 1 minute actually dries your skin, making it produce more oil. Great for sensitive or even oily skin! Recommended!
My 3rd find during my search for a truly "hydrating" cleanser. Keep in my mind that my basis of the "gentlest" cleanser is the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, which for some reason is drying for me. Yes, DRYING. And this OXECURE cleanser beats it. It is 1. Gentle, 2. Hydrating, 3. Lathers enough to be satisfying.
