Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Meditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 versus Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin .
Published on January 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 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, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Meditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 15 ingredients
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin 51 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Meditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 15 ingredients
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin 51 ingredients
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Meditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 15 ingredients
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin 51 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Decyl Glucoside • Coco-Glucoside • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Caprylate • Pentylene Glycol • Salix Nigra Bark Extract • Betula Alba Bark Extract • Kaolin • Aluminum Magnesium Oxide • Stearic Acid • Bentonite • Levulinic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Bisabolol • Parfum • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Chondrus Crispus • Citric Acid • Glyceryl Caprylate • Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate • Benzoic Acid • Sodium Surfactin • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Lactic Acid • Maltodextrin • Propanediol • Xylitol • Erythritol • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylose • Urea • Papain • Saccharide Hydrolysate • Alanine • Glycine • Magnesium Aspartate • Coffea Arabica Seed Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol • Rhamnose • Creatine • Cirsium Eriophorum Callus Extract • Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract • Glucuronic Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid
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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 WaterMeditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 BetaineMeditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 5.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidMeditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 29.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Meditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 44.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideMeditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 GlycerinMeditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumMeditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 BenzoateMeditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineMeditopics Huidreiniger op basis van Melkzuur pH 3,5 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Zitsticka Cushion Cleanse Balancing Facial Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin contains this as ingredient number 41.
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