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Perricone MD High Potency Classics Nutritive Cleanser Versus Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on February 26, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Masking

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.

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Buffering, Masking

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:

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When to use

4 Routines
50% use in am
50% use in pm
100% use every day
134 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
97% use every day
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Reviews

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Perricone MD High Potency Classics Nutritive Cleanser 16 ingredients

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Good Molecules Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel 16 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (1)
b3lla's avatar

b3lla

3 months ago
Review

i'm surprised this cleanser isn't talked about more this is the most hydrating and least irritating gel cleanser i've tried and it's accessible too

#hydrating
king.sweetpotato's avatar

Gemini James

5 months ago
Review

I loved this at first and initially gave it five stars but after using for a long period of time I’ve decided it’s not my absolute favorite. I also don’t love using it on days I use my FOREO. The texture is just such that it makes the cleansing process with the device feel rougher than it needs to be.

Also I feel it’s not a great value. Not that it’s expensive, only there are many decent Show more

#no scent
#works well