iUNIK Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam Versus Isntree Sensitive Balancing Bubble Foam
Updated on June 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 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, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
iUNIK Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam 24 ingredients
Isntree Sensitive Balancing Bubble Foam 29 ingredients
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iUNIK Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam 24 ingredients
Isntree Sensitive Balancing Bubble Foam 29 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrehalose
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
Antimicrobial
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPerilla Frutescens Leaf Extract
MaskingAspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningCommiphora Myrrha Resin Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Water, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Trehalose, Allantoin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Hexylene Glycol, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Arginine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingTyrosine
MaskingHistidine
HumectantLeucine
Skin ConditioningMethionine
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Trehalose
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Sorbitan Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Ceramide NP, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Arginine, Alanine, Tyrosine, Histidine, Leucine, Methionine, Betaine, Trehalose, Allantoin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterChances 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 Chloride1,2-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
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolTrehalose is a disaccharide made of two glucose molecules (glucose is sugar!). Trehalose is used to help moisturize skin. It also has antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, trehalose helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
Due to its antioxidant properties, trehalose may help with signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, unstable molecules that may damage your skin.
In medicine, trehalose and hyaluronic acid are used to help treat dry eyes.
Some animals, plants, and bacteria create trehalose as a source of energy to survive freeze or lack of water.
Learn more about TrehaloseAllantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinGlycerin 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 GlycerinEthylhexylglycerin (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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iUNIK Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam 24 ingredients
Isntree Sensitive Balancing Bubble Foam 29 ingredients
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iUNIK Centella Bubble Cleansing Foam 24 ingredients
Such an underrated product. Its feels really nice on the skin and cleanses deeply.
It's a very good cleanser in general, its foamy texture is very pleasant, it gives a refreshed look and has a very mild, light scent. It cleanses very well but leaves the skin a little dry, so I wouldn't recommend it if you have dehydrated skin.
