Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing pH Cleanser Versus innisfree Clarifying Cleansing Foam With Bija Seed Oil
Updated on February 01, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing pH Cleanser 63 ingredients
innisfree Clarifying Cleansing Foam With Bija Seed Oil 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing pH Cleanser 63 ingredients
innisfree Clarifying Cleansing Foam With Bija Seed Oil 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Propanediol
SolventPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingHydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLactic 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
AbsorbentBifida 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
AstringentHydrolyzed 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
MaskingAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Calendula Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPropolis 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
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-32
HumectantPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Parfum
Masking
Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentLactic Acid
Buffering
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, PEG-32, Potassium Hydroxide, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Parfum, Torreya Nucifera Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Lactic Acid
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 GlycerinCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineChances 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 ChlorideLactic 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 AcidButylene 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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Neogen Sur.Medic+ Azulene Soothing pH Cleanser 63 ingredients
innisfree Clarifying Cleansing Foam With Bija Seed Oil 24 ingredients
