Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Naturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser versus Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% .
Last updated on January 25, 2024. Published on February 01, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Naturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser 27 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 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 🎉
Contains Oils
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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 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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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Naturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser 27 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Naturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser 27 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Glycerin • Acrylates Copolymer • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate • Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Verbena Officinalis Flower Extract • Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate • Panthenol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Hydroxide • Citrus Glauca Fruit Extract • Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract • Microcitrus Australis Fruit Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Benzoate
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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 WaterNaturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 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 GlycerinNaturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a form of Vitamin C. It is the salt of ascorbic acid.
This ingredient is more gentle than ascorbic acid. It is also more stable when exposed to light and oxygen.
Vitamin C helps reduce redness, improve skin texture, reduce the effects of aging, reduce the visibility of dark spots, and brighten skin.
Your skin uses Vitamin C to produce collagen and collagen production plays a role in having a strong skin barrier and plump skin. As an antioxidant, this ingredient also helps reduce the signs of aging such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
VItamin C helps brighten skin by blocking the process of skin darkening.
In a 2011 study, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate was found to have antibacterial properties. This may help treat acne.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Sodium Ascorbyl PhosphateNaturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 ChlorideNaturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Naturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% contains this as ingredient number 11.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNaturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% contains this as ingredient number 12.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateNaturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Naturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser 27 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
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Naturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser 27 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
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Naturium Mixed Greens Nutrient-Rich Facial Cleanser 27 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
YSLDave
Great for morning routine and oily skin
is good for oily skin, the texture is light, i use it in the morning and it pair weel with my toner
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