Mary & May Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser Versus Mary & May White Collagen Cleansing Foam
Updated on September 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Mary & May Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
Mary & May White Collagen Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Mary & May Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
Mary & May White Collagen Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract 46.6%
Skin Protecting
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningBeeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingNiacinamide 1%
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Hydrolyzed Collagen Extract 46.6%, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Water, Beeswax, Dipropylene Glycol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Niacinamide 1%, Glyceryl Stearate Se, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Parfum
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateButylene 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.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Ingredient Ratings
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Mary & May Vegan Low pH Hyaluronic Gel Cleanser 35 ingredients
Mary & May White Collagen Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
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.
Mary & May White Collagen Cleansing Foam 20 ingredients
That was an awful experience. This foam cleanser is so drying and irritated my dry sensitive skin so much. My cheeks and nose were red and so sensitive to touch right after using this foam. At first I thought this was because of niacinamide (bc i didn't use it before), but no. From that time I was looking for only gel cleansers.
