Pacifica Vegan Cream Creamy Gel Cleanser Versus alpyn beauty Juneberry & Collagen Hydrating Cream Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
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
Pacifica Vegan Cream Creamy Gel Cleanser 26 ingredients
alpyn beauty Juneberry & Collagen Hydrating Cream Cleanser 37 ingredients
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Pacifica Vegan Cream Creamy Gel Cleanser 26 ingredients
alpyn beauty Juneberry & Collagen Hydrating Cream Cleanser 37 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Skin Conditioning
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Glucose
HumectantPropanediol
SolventMaltodextrin
AbsorbentSodium Benzoate
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Xanthan Gum, Sr-Hydrozoan Polypeptide-1, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Phospholipids, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glucose, Propanediol, Maltodextrin, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventKaolin
Abrasive
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingBakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Collagen
Moisturising
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingAcacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Menthol
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Glucose
HumectantIron Oxides
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Pistacia Lentiscus Gum
MaskingHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Propanediol, Kaolin, Decyl Glucoside, Bakuchiol, Collagen, Jojoba Esters, Amelanchier Alnifolia Fruit Extract, Sclerotium Gum, Cetearyl Glucoside, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide, Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glucose, Iron Oxides, CI 77491, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Phenethyl Alcohol, 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 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 GlycerinXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumThis oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilGlucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucosePropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolEthylhexylglycerin (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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Pacifica Vegan Cream Creamy Gel Cleanser 26 ingredients
alpyn beauty Juneberry & Collagen Hydrating Cream Cleanser 37 ingredients
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Pacifica Vegan Cream Creamy Gel Cleanser 26 ingredients
It's OK
It's an OK cleanser but it strips my combo skin too much. I'll either finished my bottle or give it to my sister.
