Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Oxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser versus Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) .
Last updated on November 28, 2023. Published on January 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones
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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).
Body Wash
Products for cleansing your body. These include soaps, gels, cleansing creams, cleansing oils, and body washes.
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Ingredient Info
Oxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser 55 ingredients
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) 26 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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Oxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser 55 ingredients
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Oxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser 55 ingredients
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) 26 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Propylene Glycol • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Glycerin • DMDM Hydantoin • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids • Disodium EDTA • Polyquaternium-7 • Potassium Hydroxide • Butylene Glycol • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Squalene • Fomes Officinalis Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Trehalose • Urea • Lecithin • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Serine • Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract • Algin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Bakuchiol • Behenic Acid • Caprooyl Phytosphingosine • Caprooyl Sphingosine • Caprylyl Glycol • Ceramide AP • Ceramide EOP • Ceramide Eos • Ceramide NP • Ceramide Ns • Ceteareth-25 • Cetyl Alcohol • Cholesterol • Citric Acid • Disodium Phosphate • Glyceryl Oleate • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • Glyceryl Stearate • Magnolia Grandiflora Leaf Extract • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Potassium Phosphate • Potassium Sorbate • Pullulan • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopherol
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterOxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 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 BetaineOxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 ChlorideOxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Oxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 GlycerinOxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 5.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateOxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids.
Oxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 EDTAOxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 13.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Oxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Oxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 16.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractOxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 AcidOxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 44.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 SorbateOxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 52.
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Oxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser 55 ingredients
Oxecure pH 5.5 Gentle Cleanser (New Version) 26 ingredients
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Oxecure Ultra Gentle Facial Cleanser 55 ingredients
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