Plum Goodness 1% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Foaming Face Wash with Glycolic Acid, Fruit AHA & Blueberry Extracts Versus iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Foam Around Daily Clarifying Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA and niacinamide
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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Plum Goodness 1% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Foaming Face Wash with Glycolic Acid, Fruit AHA & Blueberry Extracts 28 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Foam Around Daily Clarifying Cleanser 38 ingredients
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Plum Goodness 1% Encapsulated Salicylic Acid Foaming Face Wash with Glycolic Acid, Fruit AHA & Blueberry Extracts 28 ingredients
iNNBEAUTY PROJECT Foam Around Daily Clarifying Cleanser 38 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantAmylopectin
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberSodium Pg-Sulfonate
HumectantButeth-3
SolventTributyl Citrate
SolventParfum
Masking
Water, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propanediol, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Salicylic Acid, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Niacinamide, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Sodium Pg-Sulfonate, Buteth-3, Tributyl Citrate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Arginine
Masking
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCoffea Robusta Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSalicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Skin Protecting
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
AstringentSaccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingPotassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Propanediol
SolventCitric Acid
Buffering
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSorbitol
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Docosahexaenoic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Eicosapentaenoic Acid
Emollient
Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantAmylopectin
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Phytate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Arginine, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Coffea Robusta Seed Extract, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract, Niacinamide, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Acer Saccharum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Propanediol, Citric Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Sorbitol, Phytosphingosine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Docosahexaenoic Acid, Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Phosphatidylcholine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phytate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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 WaterCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolWe don't have a description for Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract yet.
This ingredient is also called sugarcane extract. It is a moisturizing humectant and has skin soothing properties.
Similar to hyaluronic acid, sugarcane can attract moisture to your skin.
Glycolic acid is a derivative of sugarcane. While glycolic acid is an AHA with exfoliating properties, sugarcane is not an AHA.
A study from 2021 found the compounds in sugarcane extract to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity. The study also suggests these compounds can inhibit skin ageing enzymes and promote collagen synthesis.
Learn more about Saccharum Officinarum ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is more commonly known as the bitter orange. Native to Southeast Asia, this extract is commonly found in both cosmetics and foods.
The bitter orange possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
It can also be mildly exfoliating due to the citric acid, an AHA.
Citrus fruits are rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, and vitamin C.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractWe don't have a description for Acer Saccharum Extract yet.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidDextrin is used to thicken a product and helps bind ingredients together. It is created from starch and glycogen.
As an emulsifier, dextrin prevents ingredients from separating. This helps elongate a product's shelf life.
Studies show coating UV filters with dextrin prevents these ingredients from being absorbed. This helps UV ingredients last longer on the skin.
Learn more about DextrinWe don't have a description for Polydextrose yet.
We don't have a description for Amylopectin yet.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
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