Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash Versus Current State Strawberry + Probiotic Balancing Gel Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash 35 ingredients
Current State Strawberry + Probiotic Balancing Gel Cleanser 29 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash 35 ingredients
Current State Strawberry + Probiotic Balancing Gel Cleanser 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Cetearyl Phosphate
Skin Conditioning
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantDimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningLauramide Dipa
Emulsion StabilisingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Glucose
HumectantPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentGeraniol
Perfuming
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Stearic Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Cetearyl Phosphate, Xylitylglucoside, Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Bromelain, Papain, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Lauramide Dipa, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Glucose, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citral, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Chlorphenesin, Linalool, Citronellol, Maltodextrin, Geraniol, CI 75810
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract
AstringentLactobacillus
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Plantago Major Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Phytate
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Tetrasodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Fragaria Vesca Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, Lactobacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Taraxacum Officinale Root Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Plantago Major Leaf Extract, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Maltodextrin, Sodium Phytate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Glyceryl Oleate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a natural preservative. It comes from fermenting radish roots with a bacteria called leuconostoc.
Leuconostoc comes from lactic acid.
This ingredient has antimicrobial properties and helps prevent the growth of bacteria in a product.
Leuconostoc is used to make the traditional Korean side-dish, kimchi. It is also used to make sourdough bread (both incredibly yummy foods).
Learn more about Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinIngredient Ratings
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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash 35 ingredients
Current State Strawberry + Probiotic Balancing Gel Cleanser 29 ingredients
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Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash 35 ingredients
Current State Strawberry + Probiotic Balancing Gel Cleanser 29 ingredients
I used this cleanser for about two months consistently so I feel like I can provide pretty solid feedback.
BACKGROUND ABOUT MY SKIN: Early twenties. Sensitive and prone to redness, small bouts of hormonal acne/congestion, and dry patches depending on weather
PROS
- Did not cause overt irritation in my sensitive skin
- Did not break me out
- Felt pretty good on skin, no feelings of tightness Show more
