Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Osmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser versus Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum .
Last updated on September 24, 2023. Published on September 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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).
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Osmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser 24 ingredients
Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum 33 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Osmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser 24 ingredients
Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Osmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser 24 ingredients
Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum 33 ingredients
Water • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Lauryl Glucoside • Coco-Glucoside • Glycerin • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate • Glyceryl Oleate • Citrus Japonica Fruit Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Bromelain • Papain • Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate • Maltodextrin • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Glycerin • Phosphatidylcholine • Pentylene Glycol • Asiaticoside • Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Hippophae Rhamnoides Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Niacinamide • Dimethyl Sulfone • Lactic Acid • Panthenol • Pyridoxine Hcl • Fulvic Acid • Prunus Serotina Bark Extract • Retinal • Hydroxyproline • Beta-Glucan • Rubus Chamaemorus Seed Oil • Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Lonicera Caprifolium Flower Extract • Lonicera Japonica Flower Extract • Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin • Cyclodextrin • Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzyl Alcohol • Potassium Sorbate
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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 WaterOsmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum 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 GlycerinOsmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 SorbateOsmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 33.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholOsmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 32.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideOsmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Osmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser 24 ingredients
Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum 33 ingredients
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Osmosis Beauty Purify Enzyme Cleanser 24 ingredients
Osmosis Beauty Calm Gentle Retinal Serum 33 ingredients
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