Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Minimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser versus Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser .
Last updated on July 25, 2023. Published on October 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin 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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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
Minimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser 28 ingredients
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser 25 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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Minimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser 28 ingredients
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Minimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser 28 ingredients
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser 25 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Propanediol • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Xylitylglucoside • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Salicylic Acid • Betaine • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Panthenol • Allantoin • Zinc PCA • Sodium PCA • Coco-Glucoside • Glyceryl Oleate • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Lactic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Glycerin • Glyceryl Glucoside • Diglycerin • Methylpropanediol • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Pentylene Glycol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate • Coco-Glucoside • Glyceryl Oleate • Panthenol • Betaine • Sodium PCA • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Allantoin • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Lactic 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 WaterMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser 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 GlycerinMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Minimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Peg-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Minimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.
Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.
There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.
Learn more about Peg-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.
Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.
Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.
This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.
The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.
Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.
Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.
Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.
Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel ExtractMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
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-GlucosideMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glyceryl Oleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.
Minimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Minimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Minimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is used to help stabilize a product.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it helps prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This prevents unwanted reactions in products. Metal ions can come into a product via the water ingredient. They are found in trace amounts and are not known to be harmful.
Minimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 AcidMinimalist Salicylic + LHA 2% Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Minimalist Aquaporin Booster 05% Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
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