PURITO Defence Barrier pH Cleanser Versus P.Calm UnderPore Foam Cleanser
Updated on December 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
PURITO Defence Barrier pH Cleanser 17 ingredients
P.Calm UnderPore Foam Cleanser 63 ingredients
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PURITO Defence Barrier pH Cleanser 17 ingredients
P.Calm UnderPore Foam Cleanser 63 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingArginine
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Betaine
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sodium Methyl Isethionate
EmulsifyingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Laurate
CleansingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningWater, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Arginine, Sodium Chloride, Betaine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Methyl Isethionate, Lauric Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Laurate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Isethionate
CleansingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyltaurate
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Glucomannan
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDiospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract
AntimicrobialGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Guaiazulene
Antimicrobial
Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract
Skin ConditioningSucrose Stearate
EmollientOryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract
SmoothingCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicPueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
MaskingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Stearyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Isethionate, Salicylic Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Disodium EDTA, Allantoin, Panthenol, Sodium Methyltaurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Glucomannan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Peel Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Guaiazulene, Triticum Vulgare Sprout Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Boswellia Serrata Resin Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Pueraria Thunbergiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Papain, Madecassic Acid, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
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 WaterCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
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 ChlorideHydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractThis tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTA1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Ingredient Ratings
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PURITO Defence Barrier pH Cleanser 17 ingredients
P.Calm UnderPore Foam Cleanser 63 ingredients
Reviews
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PURITO Defence Barrier pH Cleanser 17 ingredients
HG cleanser for my Rosace/oily/sensitive skin. Use it with TO Squalane oil as a double cleansing routine
The best cleanser that I ever had! I have combi skin that is oily on my forehead and dry in other parts of my face, and it cleans my face perfectly without leaving a drying feeling afterwards. Also, it doesn’t provoke my fungal acne, which is already a huge plus.
P.Calm UnderPore Foam Cleanser 63 ingredients
This product does not overpromise and its function is to clean excess oil and dirt. It’s gentle and safe for my sensitive skin. It reduced sebum in my T-Zone area after using this as daily cleanser but never dries out my skin.
