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Pixi Beauty Glow Mud Cleanser Versus The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
British Brand United Kingdom
Canadian Brand Canada

Updated on December 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and oily skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Glow Mud Cleanser

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Emollient, Emulsifying

Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.

It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.

In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.

This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe

Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.

Antimicrobial, Preservative

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

Learn more about Chlorphenesin

When to use

9 Routines
67% use in am
33% use in pm
100% use every day
153 Routines
40% use in am
60% use in pm
96% use every day
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Reviews

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Pixi Beauty Glow Mud Cleanser 35 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Light (1) Light Scent (1)
MercyNicine's avatar

Mercy Nicine

3 months ago
Review

This isn’t a “bad” cleanser but it didn’t quite do much for me and didn’t cleanse my skin enough. I have oily acne and congestion prone skin that requires deeper cleansing and this creamy non-foaming formula didn’t do the trick for me.

This product also made me realize that I absolutely don’t prefer actives in wash-off products. My skin benefits from glycolic acid, but in the form of a serum or Show more

#light
#light scent

The Ordinary Glycolipid Cream Cleanser 16 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 4 ratings
Lakooo's avatar

Lakooo

6 months ago
Review

Good 2nd cleanser, but rubbish first cleanse. Doesn't remove makeup or SPF as claimed