Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser Versus Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Gentle Low pH Gel Cleanser
Updated on June 04, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Gentle Low pH Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Gentle Low pH Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamide Mea, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide 3, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Lactate
BufferingSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
SolventPicea Abies Extract
Skin ConditioningPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Olive Glycerides
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Gluconate, Propanediol, Picea Abies Extract, PEG-150 Distearate, Decyl Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Lactic Acid, Allantoin, Olive Glycerides, Ceramide NP, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterCocamidopropyl 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 BetainePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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 EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Gentle Low pH Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
It's a nice foaming cleanser. Additionally, it helps with irritation. However, I do suggest only cleansing for at least 30 seconds as more than 1 minute actually dries your skin, making it produce more oil. Great for sensitive or even oily skin! Recommended!
My 3rd find during my search for a truly "hydrating" cleanser. Keep in my mind that my basis of the "gentlest" cleanser is the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser, which for some reason is drying for me. Yes, DRYING. And this OXECURE cleanser beats it. It is 1. Gentle, 2. Hydrating, 3. Lathers enough to be satisfying.
