Mary & May Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser Versus EYENLIP BEAUTY Cica pH Balance Cleansing Gel
Updated on September 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mary & May Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
EYENLIP BEAUTY Cica pH Balance Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Mary & May Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
EYENLIP BEAUTY Cica pH Balance Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingOctyldodeceth-16
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Alaninate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Dextrin
AbsorbentButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Octyldodeceth-16, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Beta-Glucan, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSorbitol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCentella Asiatica Extract 0.098%
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSuccinic Acid
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Bambusa Vulgaris Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sorbitol, Citric Acid, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Centella Asiatica Extract 0.098%, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Succinic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Water, Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol
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 GlycerinThis ingredient is a surfactant and foam producer.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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Mary & May Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
EYENLIP BEAUTY Cica pH Balance Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients
Reviews
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Mary & May Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
It's not bad it's just- basic. Not too drying but nothing special. It doesn't have that luxurious feeling I usually get from a gel cleanser. Has a weird natural grape smell to it.
It cleans, doesn't dry out too much - but oh god the smell. I brought it on a trip as it was the only bottle of cleanser under 100ml I had, and god did I regret it. It is PERFUMY as hell, and I'm not usually one to complain about it. It's unfortunately going in the trash, as I cannot make myself finish it.
