Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Q + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser versus First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser .
Published on July 26, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 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 or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain 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).
Ingredient Info
Q + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser 18 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser 27 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Q + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser 18 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser 27 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Q + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser 18 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser 27 ingredients
Water • Sodium Coco-Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Decyl Glucoside • Glycerin • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Allantoin • Glyceryl Oleate • Coco-Glucoside • Lauryl Glucoside • Sodium Phytate • Levulinic Acid • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Hydrogenated Coconut Acid • Sodium Isethionate • Stearyl Alcohol • Allantoin • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Tocopherol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Sodium PCA • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Coco-Glucoside • Glyceryl Oleate • Sodium Chloride • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Maltodextrin • Tetrasodium EDTA
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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 WaterQ + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinQ + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 AllantoinQ + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glyceryl Oleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.
Q + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideQ + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 BenzoateQ + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 AcidQ + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
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Q + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser 18 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser 27 ingredients
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Q + A Peppermint Daily Cleanser 18 ingredients
First Aid Beauty Pure Skin Face Cleanser 27 ingredients
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