Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash Versus EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash versus EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser .

Published on January 04, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser

Face Cleanser Indian Brand India

Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

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Ingredient Info

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Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash 20 ingredients

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser 25 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash 20 ingredients

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash 20 ingredients

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser 25 ingredients

Water • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Kaolin • Coco-Glucoside • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate • Propanediol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Olive Oil Peg-7 Esters • Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids • Charcoal Powder • Cinnamomum Cassia Bark • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Capryloyl Glycine • Sarcosine • Parfum • Sodium Gluconate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kaolin

What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent, Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Liked

Kaolin is a clay. It is used for oil control and to help minimize pores. Like other clays, kaolin has the ability to absorb excess sebum or oil. This can help clean out pores and mattify the skin.

Some types of kaolin may have exfoliating properties. When water is added to kaolin, it becomes a paste with small abrasive particles.

Most kaolin is a white color, but may be pink/orange/red depending on where it comes from.

The name 'kaolin' comes from a Chinese village named 'Gaoling'. Kaolin clay comes from rocks rich in kaolinite. Kaolinite, the mineral, has a silicate layered structure. Kaolinite is formed from chemical weathering of aluminum siilicate minerals.

Besides skincare, kaolin is commonly used to make glossy paper, in ceramics, toothpaste, and as medicine to soothe stomach issues.

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Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a cleansing agent. It can be naturally derived or synthetically-created.

As a surfactant, it helps clean your skin by gathering dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away more easily.

Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids.

Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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

Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Capryloyl Glycine

What it does: Cleansing

Community Rating: Mixed

Capryloyl Glycine is created by adding an acyl group to glycine and caprylic acid chloride.

It is a cleanser due to its surfactant properties. Surfactants help dirt, oil, and other polluants be more easily rinsed away. According to manufacturers, Capryloyl Glycine also helps soften the skin and regulate sebum production.

Emerging studies show Capryloyl Glycine may inhibit hair growth. It may also cause allergies for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any questions about this ingredient.

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Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 18.

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

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Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 20.

EltaMD, Inc Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.

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