Petitfee Clarifying AHA Gel Cleanser Versus Pelican Soap For Back
Updated on February 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, exfoliants and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Petitfee Clarifying AHA Gel Cleanser 39 ingredients
Pelican Soap For Back 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Petitfee Clarifying AHA Gel Cleanser 39 ingredients
Pelican Soap For Back 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPotassium Laureth Phosphate
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingCrataegus Monogyna Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningViola Tricolor Extract
EmollientCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Glutamate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingAscorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
4-Terpineol
Masking
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Saccharide Hydrolysate
HumectantAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Potassium Laureth Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Crataegus Monogyna Flower Extract, Viola Tricolor Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Potassium Cocoyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Tartaric Acid, 4-Terpineol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Madecassoside, Maltodextrin, Saccharide Hydrolysate, Asiaticoside, Dimethyl Sulfone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Bentonite
Absorbent
Kaolin
Abrasive
Dextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Charcoal
Abrasive
Papain
Skin ConditioningAscorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitric 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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Petitfee Clarifying AHA Gel Cleanser 39 ingredients
Pelican Soap For Back 17 ingredients
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