Mossa Acne Act Clarifying Wash Versus Urtekram Blown Away Refreshing Cleansing Gel
Updated on July 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Mossa Acne Act Clarifying Wash 17 ingredients
Urtekram Blown Away Refreshing Cleansing Gel 15 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Mossa Acne Act Clarifying Wash 17 ingredients
Urtekram Blown Away Refreshing Cleansing Gel 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Anisate
AntimicrobialRibes Grossularia Fruit Extract
MoisturisingVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAroma
Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Propanediol, Sodium Levulinate, Water, Lactic Acid, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Anisate, Ribes Grossularia Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Aroma, Rhodomyrtus Tomentosa Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil
Masking
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Corn Starch
HumectantSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideLactic 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 AcidWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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