Pur Cosmetics Sea Fresh Purifying Gel Foam Cleanser Versus Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Pur Cosmetics Sea Fresh Purifying Gel Foam Cleanser 20 ingredients
Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser 38 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Pur Cosmetics Sea Fresh Purifying Gel Foam Cleanser 20 ingredients
Pur Cosmetics Forever Clean Gentle Cleanser 38 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingMaris Aqua
HumectantLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Maris Aqua, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Mentha Piperita Oil, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
AstringentGardenia Taitensis Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHedychium Spicatum Extract
Skin ConditioningHibiscus Abelmoschus Seed Extract
Masking
Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
Masking
Plumeria Rubra Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPrunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Panax Quinquefolius Root Extract
AstringentHydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerCocamidopropyl 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
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 PropanediolChances 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 ChlorideSodium 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 HydroxideWater. 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!
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