Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser versus Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash .
Last updated on February 21, 2024. Published on April 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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
Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser 23 ingredients
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash 15 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser 23 ingredients
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash 15 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser 23 ingredients
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash 15 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Decyl Glucoside • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Coco-Glucoside • Curcuma Longa Root Extract • Benzyl Alcohol • Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex • Phytonadione Epoxide • Teprenone • Yucca Vera Leaf/Root Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Citric Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Bicarbonate • Limonene
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterMedik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash 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 GlycerinMedik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.
Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
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-GlucosideMedik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholMedik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.
Sodium Bicarbonate has a more famous name: Baking soda.
In cosmetics, it is used to adjust the acidity. Due to its white crystalline solid form, it can also be an abrasive (exfoliator).
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium BicarbonateMedik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser 23 ingredients
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash 15 ingredients
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Medik8 Calmwise Soothing Cleanser 23 ingredients
Clever Soap 3% Sulphur Face Wash 15 ingredients
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