Miguhara A.C Pore Cleansing Foam Versus Meditherapy A Clearing Active BHA Gel Cleanser
Updated on July 30, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Miguhara A.C Pore Cleansing Foam 34 ingredients
Meditherapy A Clearing Active BHA Gel Cleanser 33 ingredients
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Miguhara A.C Pore Cleansing Foam 34 ingredients
Meditherapy A Clearing Active BHA Gel Cleanser 33 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Powder
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingFicus Carica Fruit Extract
HumectantCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Multiflora Extract
Antioxidant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningFoeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCoriandrum Sativum Extract
Skin ConditioningLactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningApium Graveolens Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantCamellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Coco-Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Powder, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Chrysanthemum Zawadskii Extract, Rosa Multiflora Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract, Coriandrum Sativum Extract, Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Extract, Apium Graveolens Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Brassica Oleracea Capitata Leaf Extract, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Coco-Betaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
SolventTromethamine
BufferingPotassium Benzoate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid 0.4%
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sorbitol
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Coco-Betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Potassium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Salicylic Acid 0.4%, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Coco-Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassoside
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinWater. 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 Water1,2-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
Butylene 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.
Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCentella 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 ExtractHouttuynia Cordata Extract is more commonly known as Heart Leaf, Fish Mint, or Chameleon plant.
The components found in Heart Leaf give it antioxidant, hydrating, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Heart Leaf is rich in flavonoids such as quercetin, apigenin, and more. It also contains polysaccharides, the most common type of carbs in food.
Flavonoids have been shown to be effective antioxidants. They help neutralize free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA. The flavonoids in Heart Leaf also help soothe the skin.
Polysaccharides are naturally found in our skin. They play a role in hydrating and repairing the top layer of skin. The polysaccharides in Heart Leaf help moisturize our skin.
Studies show decanoyl acetaldehyde, a component of Heart Leaf oil, is effective at killing bacteria.
The name 'Fish Mint' comes from the herb's natural fishy smell. Is is native to southeast Asia and used throughout the continent for traditional cooking and medicine.
Learn more about Houttuynia Cordata ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Miguhara A.C Pore Cleansing Foam 34 ingredients
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