Ishizawa Labs Lab Acne Barrier Medicated Protect Face Wash Versus Shiseido D Program Essence-In Cleansing Foam
Updated on October 17, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Ishizawa Labs Lab Acne Barrier Medicated Protect Face Wash 19 ingredients
Shiseido D Program Essence-In Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
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Ishizawa Labs Lab Acne Barrier Medicated Protect Face Wash 19 ingredients
Shiseido D Program Essence-In Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Lauramide/Myristamide DEA
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitol
Humectant
Pentasodium Pentetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Allantoin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Lauramide/Myristamide DEA, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sorbitol, Pentasodium Pentetate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
PEG-6
HumectantPEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Erythritol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-6
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbitol, PEG-6, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-60 Glyceryl Isostearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Erythritol, Xylitol, Beeswax, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Polyquaternium-6, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Tocopherol
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 WaterDipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateGlycerin 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 GlycerinMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidPotassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideSorbitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a hydrating and moisturizing agent created from the reduction process of glucose.
Most sorbitol is usually made from potato starch. It is also found in fruits such as apples and pears.
As a humectant, Sorbitol helps draw water to the skin. This helps keep the skin hydrated. Sorbitol also helps create a thicker texture in products. You might find sorbitol in your toothpaste and other gels.
It is a non-irritating ingredient that is great for those with dry skin.
Sorbitol is a prebiotic. It helps promote the growth of healthy bacteria on your skin. The bacteria on your skin form a microbiome. This microbiome helps protect your skin from infection and harmful bacteria.
Learn more about SorbitolIngredient Ratings
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Ishizawa Labs Lab Acne Barrier Medicated Protect Face Wash 19 ingredients
Shiseido D Program Essence-In Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
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Ishizawa Labs Lab Acne Barrier Medicated Protect Face Wash 19 ingredients
Shiseido D Program Essence-In Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
Leaves my skin with that squeaky feeling which I don't like but it cleanses well.
