Mecca Cosmetica Foam-O Gentle Gel Cleanser Versus innisfree Bija Trouble Cleansing Foam
Updated on October 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.
Ingredient Info
Mecca Cosmetica Foam-O Gentle Gel Cleanser 16 ingredients
innisfree Bija Trouble Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
Click on any of the items below to learn more
Mecca Cosmetica Foam-O Gentle Gel Cleanser 16 ingredients
innisfree Bija Trouble Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Beta-Glucan, Propanediol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingRicinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Menthol
Masking
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingTorreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil
Masking
Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningLinalool
Perfuming
Citrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentCupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycol Distearate, Palmitic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Glucoside, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Menthol, Sodium Metaphosphate, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Limonene, Juniperus Communis Fruit Oil, Pinus Sylvestris Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Linalool, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Salicylic Acid, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/Nut/Stem Oil
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 GlycerinIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Mecca Cosmetica Foam-O Gentle Gel Cleanser 16 ingredients
innisfree Bija Trouble Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Mecca Cosmetica Foam-O Gentle Gel Cleanser 16 ingredients
innisfree Bija Trouble Cleansing Foam 33 ingredients
It removes all of my oil, but my skin feels stretched and dry
it gave me cystic pimples on my cheeks and temples. very very stripping, it always left my face tight and ‘squeaky clean’. though i liked how a dot was enough for the entire face.
