Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel versus Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water .
Published on May 26, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Kind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water 16 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Kind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water 16 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water 16 ingredients
Water • Caprylyl Caprylate • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Propanediol • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Coco-Glucoside • Carbomer • Benzyl Alcohol • Parfum • Salicylic Acid • Saccharide Isomerate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Phytate • Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract • Sorbic Acid • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract • Avena Strigosa Seed Extract • Lecithin • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Linalool • Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Water • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Glycerin • Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Saccharide Isomerate • Heptyl Glucoside • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Heptanol • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Benzyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterKind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinKind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 3.
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate comes from Capric Acid and Polyglycerin-4. It is an emulsifier.
Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. They do this by preventing ingredients from separating, such as oils and water which do not mix naturally.
Kind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 5.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholKind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 16.
Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is altered so the structure is more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. Its ability to match these carbohydrates makes it a great moisturizer and humectant.
Humectants help draw moisture from the air to our skin. Studies show Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Kind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideKind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 12.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidKind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateKind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 11.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateKind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateKind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Kind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water 16 ingredients
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Kind Natured Coconut Milk & Cotton Hydrating Micellar Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual of Namaste 3-1 Micellar Water 16 ingredients
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