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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser versus Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser .

Published on April 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Starts at $26.00
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Starts at $29.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 43.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.

Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.

Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Liked

Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.

Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties. It can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.

The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. It has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.

The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.

Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

9
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.

It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.

Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.

This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.

Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 38.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

10
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 45.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Liked

Sodium Phytate is the synthetic salt form of phytic acid. Phytic acid is an antioxidant and can be found in plant seeds.

Sodium Phytate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metals from binding to water. This helps stabilize the ingredients and the product.

iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 47.

Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 44.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

62% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
17% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
22% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Keep It Clean Hydrating Gel Cleanser 47 ingredients

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Farmacy Clean Bee Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser 46 ingredients

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AideeCantu

6 days ago · Sensitive Skin
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you have to use quite a bit for it to lather and clean your face but other than that it’s great

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