Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser versus Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel .
Published on May 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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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
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).
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Ingredient Info
Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser 38 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser 38 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser 38 ingredients
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel 42 ingredients
Water • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate • Sodium Hydroxide • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Chloride • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Potassium Sorbate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Sodium Benzoate • Hexylene Glycol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract • Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Propanediol • Panthenol • Citric Acid • Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract • Gardenia Taitensis Flower Extract • Hedychium Spicatum Extract • Hibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract • Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract • Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract • Hydroxycitronellal • Limonene
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Propanediol • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Disteareth-75 Ipdi • Glycereth-7 Caprylate/Caprate • Sodium Chloride • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Mandelic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Salix Alba Bark Extract • Phytic Acid • Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate • Citric Acid • Farnesol • Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract • Sodium PCA • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tremella Fuciformis Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Bisabolol • Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Dimethyl Isosorbide • Alcohol • Sodium Phytate • Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract • Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract • Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate • Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzoic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Phenoxyethanol
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. 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!
Learn more about WaterPur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate is a cleansing ingredient. It is a surfactant, meaning it helps gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants. This helps them be rinsed away easily.
Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinPur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 38.
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.
Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 42.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChloridePur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbatePur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 41.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 40.
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a fragrance.
Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 34.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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 PropanediolPur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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.
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 look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract.
Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 35.
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract is a fragrance.
Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 29.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 32.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractPur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 35.
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta® Pore Perfecting Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser 38 ingredients
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