iUNIK Calendula Balancing Foam Gel Cleanser Versus Joodoc Propolis Gentle Cleansing Foam
Updated on March 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
iUNIK Calendula Balancing Foam Gel Cleanser 61 ingredients
Joodoc Propolis Gentle Cleansing Foam 19 ingredients
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iUNIK Calendula Balancing Foam Gel Cleanser 61 ingredients
Joodoc Propolis Gentle Cleansing Foam 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPropylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract
AstringentTrifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialSolanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Extract
Antioxidant
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingCynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingMethylpropanediol
Solvent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Tromethamine
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Xanthophylls
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Lauryl Glucoside, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Lactobacillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Ferment Filtrate, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Extract, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Decyl Glucoside, Methylpropanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Tromethamine, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ectoin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone, Glycolipids, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthophylls
Propolis Extract 58.92%
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Panthenol 5%
Skin Conditioning
Honey Extract
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract 58.92%, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethyl Sulfone, Panthenol 5%, Honey Extract, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Hydroxyacetophenone
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis 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 AcidDecyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant and emulsion stabilizer. It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away. As an emulsion stabilizer, it stabilizes 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.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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iUNIK Calendula Balancing Foam Gel Cleanser 61 ingredients
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