Suisai Beauty Clear Powder Versus Suisai Beauty Clear Black Powder Wash
Updated on March 14, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Suisai Beauty Clear Powder 23 ingredients
Suisai Beauty Clear Black Powder Wash 21 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Suisai Beauty Clear Powder 23 ingredients
Suisai Beauty Clear Black Powder Wash 21 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Talc
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingPotassium Laurate
EmulsifyingCarrageenan
Silk Powder
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningMethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningNasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingProtease
Exfoliating
Lipase
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Talc, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Potassium Laurate, Carrageenan, Silk Powder, Water, Methicone, Butylene Glycol, Isostearyl Alcohol, BHT, Alcohol, Polyquaternium-51, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Lactic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Protease, Lipase, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol
Talc
Abrasive
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Myristoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Potassium Laurate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Carrageenan
Methicone
Emollient
Isostearyl Alcohol
Emollient
BHT
Antioxidant
Moroccan Lava Clay
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantSilk
Ethyl Glucoside
HumectantLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingProtease
Exfoliating
Lipase
Skin ConditioningMethylparaben
Preservative
Iron Oxides
Talc, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Potassium Laurate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Carrageenan, Methicone, Isostearyl Alcohol, BHT, Moroccan Lava Clay, Dipropylene Glycol, Silk, Ethyl Glucoside, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hydroxide, Protease, Lipase, Methylparaben, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
BHT is a synthetic antioxidant and preservative.
As an antioxidant, it helps your body fight off free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
As a preservative, it is used to stabilize products and prevent them from degrading. Specifically, BHT prevents degradation from oxidation.
The concerns related to BHT come from oral studies; this ingredient is currently allowed for use by both the FDA and EU.
However, it was recently restricted for use in the UK as of April 2024.
Learn more about BHTCarrageenan comes from red seaweed or algae. It is made up of polysaccharides and a highly flexible compound. Red algae cell walls are rich in carrageenan.
In cosmetics, it helps to thicken the texture. Studies show carrageenan extracted from red algae possess antioxidant properties. Components found in carrageenan include: lipids, fatty acids, Vitamin E, proteins, and several amino acids.
Learn more about different types of algae.
Carrageenan is also commonly used in medicine and food. It is a vegan alternative to animal-based gelatin.
Learn more about CarrageenanA type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.
Lactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
When lactic acid shows up near the end of an ingredient list, it usually means the brand added just a tiny amount to adjust the product’s pH.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidWe don't have a description for Lipase yet.
Methicone is a type of silicone and is a simpler form of dimethicone.
Silicones are used to enhance the texture of products and have emollient properties. Methicone is used to give products a silky texture and improves spreadability.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPotassium 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 HydroxideWe don't have a description for Potassium Laurate yet.
These enzymes break down protein into smaller peptides and amino acids. They also encourage the formation of new protein.
Our skin uses peptides, amino acids, and protein for maintaining healthy skin cells.
Protease work by breaking peptide bonds in protein with hydrolysis. This is the process of breaking bonds using water.
An in-vitro study (not done on a living organism) found a blend of 3-protease decreases skin inflammation by mitigating the effects of other proteins.
One manufacturer that uses subtilisin, a protease from Bacillus subtilis, claims this ingredient is exfoliating, promotes cell regeneration, and is a good substitute for AHAs. Further research is needed to back up these claims.
Fun fact: The human body contains ~641 protease genes.
Learn more about ProteaseSodium 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 IsethionateSodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.
It is a surfactant and helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants from your skin so they may be washed away easily.
We don't have a description for Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate yet.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcIngredient Ratings
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Suisai Beauty Clear Powder 23 ingredients
Suisai Beauty Clear Black Powder Wash 21 ingredients
