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Published on February 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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).

Price

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Buy Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 1.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.

Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 5.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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 Glycerin

Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 6.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.

Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 7.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Mixed

Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.

Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.

A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

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Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 8.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

6
What it does: Cleansing

We don't have a description for Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate.

Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 10.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 12.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 18.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

9
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 19.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 21.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 32.

11
What it does: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Community Rating: Loved

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.

Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.

Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.

Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Kopari Lychee Clean Vitamin C Foaming Face Cleanser with Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, & Allantoin contains this as ingredient number 31.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

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30% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
35% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
38% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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