Hydropeptide Cleansing Gel Versus Augustinus Bader The Foaming Cleanser
Updated on April 09, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, peptides and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Hydropeptide Cleansing Gel 32 ingredients
Augustinus Bader The Foaming Cleanser 53 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Hydropeptide Cleansing Gel 32 ingredients
Augustinus Bader The Foaming Cleanser 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPropanediol
Solvent
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide
Skin Conditioning
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMenthyl Ethylamido Oxalate
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Citrus Limon Peel Extract
EmollientLimonene
Perfuming
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Geranium Maculatum Extract
TonicHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sebacic Acid
BufferingSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 20, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Arginine/Lysine Polypeptide, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Extract, Limonene, Allantoin, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Geranium Maculatum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Pseudoalteromonas Exopolysaccharides, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein, Citric Acid, Sebacic Acid, Sodium Salicylate, Sorbic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Lactobacillus
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Citrate
BufferingCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientGalactoarabinan
Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Lansium Domesticum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Alanyl Glutamine
HumectantArginine
Masking
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Lysine
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Orobanche Rapum Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Brassica Alba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Oligopeptide-177
Oligopeptide-6
Skin Conditioning
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Phenylalanine
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sunflower Seed Acid
CleansingWater, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Citric Acid, Arachidyl Glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Lactobacillus, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Citrate, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Galactoarabinan, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Propanediol, Lansium Domesticum Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Alanyl Glutamine, Arginine, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Glycine, Lysine, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosterols, Proline, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Orobanche Rapum Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Ascorbic Acid, Behenic Acid, Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Leontopodium Alpinum Flower/Leaf Extract, Oleic Acid, Oligopeptide-177, Oligopeptide-6, Palmitic Acid, Phenylalanine, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Stearic Acid, Sunflower Seed Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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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