Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser versus GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser .
Published on May 14, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain 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).
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).
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Ingredient Info
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser 35 ingredients
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 37 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
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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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser 35 ingredients
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser 35 ingredients
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 37 ingredients
Tocopherol • Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Isododecane • Theobroma Cacao Extract • Butylene Glycol • Isopropyl Palmitate • Polysorbate 20 • Glyceryl Oleate Citrate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Octyldodecanol • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Sodium Hyaluronate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Xanthan Gum • Silica • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Propylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Coumarin
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Lauryl Glucoside • Silica • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Coco-Betaine • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Triethanolamine • Lactose • Cellulose • Panthenol • Parfum • Phenoxyethanol • Imidazolidinyl Urea • Allantoin • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Polysorbate 20 • Disodium EDTA • Menthol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract • Octoxynol-12 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • CI 77891 • Sodium Hyaluronate • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • CI 77491 • Rosa Gallica Flower Extract • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Limonene
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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 WaterPalmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser 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 GlycerinPalmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePalmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 30.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePalmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaPalmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 EDTAPalmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 29.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolPalmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 30.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPalmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Calming Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 33.
GA-DE Gentle Scrub Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
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