Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of maru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin versus maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel .
Published on February 23, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
maru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin 18 ingredients
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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maru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin 18 ingredients
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
maru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin 18 ingredients
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Lauryl Glucoside • Panthenol • Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate • Cocamide Mipa • Coco-Glucoside • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Hydrolyzed Corn Protein • Sodium PCA • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Tetrasodium EDTA
Water • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Lauryl Glucoside • Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate • Cocamide Mipa • Salicylic Acid • Panthenol • Coco-Glucoside • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Hydrolyzed Corn Protein • Sodium PCA • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Tetrasodium EDTA
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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 Watermaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel 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 Glycerinmaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betainemaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about Lauryl Glucosidemaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about Panthenolmaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate.
maru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Cocamide Mipa.
maru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-Glucosidemaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 8.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Benzoatemaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 9.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Sorbatemaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 10.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extractmaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 11.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
You may know Aloe to be a good sunburn reliever and inflammation reducer. This is because it contains many components that are known to help reduce irritation and itchiness. These include vitamins, amino acids, polysaccharides, and more. The high water content of aloe also helps give a cooling effect.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The aloe plant is naturally abundant in polysaccharides, a carbohydrate made of sugar molecules. Polysaccharides help hydrate your skin by mimicking your skin's natural carbohydrates.
As it is easily absorbed by the skin, aloe is a great moisturizer. It is both a humectant and emollient. Emollients help trap moisture in your skin, keeping your skin soft. Humectants draw water from the air to your skin.
Other components of aloe include sugars such as monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe does not protect against UV rays, despite it soothing sunburns.
There are over 420 species of aloe but Aloe Barbadensis is the most commonly used for topical products.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extractmaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 12.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein.
maru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 13.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Soy Protein.
maru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 14.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Corn Protein.
maru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 15.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAmaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 16.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoatemaru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 17.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
maru.derm Face Cleaning Gel for Sensitive Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.
maru.derm Salicylic Acid / Purifying Face Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
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