PURITO DermHA-3 Liquid Versus A-derma Biology AC Organic Micellar Purifying Cleansing Water
Updated on June 05, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 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, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
PURITO DermHA-3 Liquid 19 ingredients
A-derma Biology AC Organic Micellar Purifying Cleansing Water 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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PURITO DermHA-3 Liquid 19 ingredients
A-derma Biology AC Organic Micellar Purifying Cleansing Water 14 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Malachite Extract
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Panthenol, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Allantoin, Disodium EDTA, Malachite Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningGarcinia Mangostana Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice
Skin ConditioningTaraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingEthyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingWater, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Garcinia Mangostana Peel Extract, Avena Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Coco-Glucoside, Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl, Parfum, Maltodextrin, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolWater. 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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PURITO DermHA-3 Liquid 19 ingredients
A-derma Biology AC Organic Micellar Purifying Cleansing Water 14 ingredients
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