Parnell Cicamanu pH Balanced Gel Cleanser Versus Parnell Apple Vinegar Pore Deep Cleanser
Updated on October 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Parnell Cicamanu pH Balanced Gel Cleanser 34 ingredients
Parnell Apple Vinegar Pore Deep Cleanser 48 ingredients
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Parnell Cicamanu pH Balanced Gel Cleanser 34 ingredients
Parnell Apple Vinegar Pore Deep Cleanser 48 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates Copolymer
Propanediol
SolventSodium Chloride
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningTromethamine
BufferingPotassium Benzoate
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingTheobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Artemisia Vulgaris Oil
Perfuming
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDextrin
AbsorbentLeptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingHoney Extract
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract, Water, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Tromethamine, Potassium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Lactobacillus Ferment, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Coco-Glucoside, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, Artemisia Vulgaris Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Dextrin, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Madecassoside, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Benzoic Acid, Citric Acid, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Honey Extract
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Water
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether
EmulsifyingSodium PCA
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Musa Sapientum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingRosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingPrunus Domestica Fruit Extract
MoisturisingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Melo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningOleic Acid
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCoptis Japonica Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMaltodextrin
AbsorbentPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Sodium Palmitoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Mume Fruit Extract
HumectantVinegar
Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Water, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glyceryl Stearate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Lauryl Ether, Sodium PCA, Caprylyl Glycol, Palmitic Acid, Arachidic Acid, Musa Sapientum Flower Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Prunus Domestica Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Oleic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Coptis Japonica Root Extract, Citric Acid, Sodium Bicarbonate, Dipropylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Palmitoyl Proline, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Vinegar, Nymphaea Alba Flower Extract
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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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 EDTAButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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