Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing pH Cleanser Versus Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser
Updated on June 05, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing pH Cleanser 63 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing pH Cleanser 63 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Squalane
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
Astringent
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningViscum Album Leaf Extract
SoothingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Rutin
Antioxidant
Hydroxycinnamic Acid
Skin ConditioningArtemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract
TonicCeramide 2
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 4
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactic Acid, Potassium Cocoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Butylene Glycol, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Maltodextrin, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hyaluronic Acid, Guaiazulene, Squalane, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract, Viscum Album Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide 3, Calendula Officinalis Extract, Propolis Extract, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rutin, Hydroxycinnamic Acid, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract, Ceramide 2, Ceramide 4, Ceramide 1, Ceramide 6 Ii, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-1, Disodium EDTA, Limonene, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Decylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningNigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Tuber Melanosporum Extract
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Lauryl Betaine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Chloride, Decylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Fructooligosaccharides, Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Tuber Melanosporum Extract, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Aspartic Acid, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate is a modified starch used to help thicken a product.
It is also used in foods.
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 Chloride1,2-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
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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCentella 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 ExtractTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
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Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing pH Cleanser 63 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser 31 ingredients
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Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing pH Cleanser 63 ingredients
Dear, Klairs Gentle Black Facial Cleanser 31 ingredients
started using this cleanser recently since none of my other cleansers were really good for my skin, and the info and ingredients list for this cleanser drew me in. needless to say, i am impressed! this is the first cleanser i have used that does not dry me out like crazy. it lathers really nicely, and it gets the job done well!
Does a great job at making skin feel clean without stripping it, foams up really nicely. Mild & non-irritating on my dry skin
