QV Intensive Cleanser Versus Open Formula Gentle Cleanser
Updated on January 27, 2025
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 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
QV Intensive Cleanser 9 ingredients
Open Formula Gentle Cleanser 2 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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QV Intensive Cleanser 9 ingredients
Open Formula Gentle Cleanser 2 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
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 GlycerinDisodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.
Surfactants help rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants easily from skin. It has a faint fruit-like scent.
Ingredient Ratings
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QV Intensive Cleanser 9 ingredients
Open Formula Gentle Cleanser 2 ingredients
Reviews
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QV Intensive Cleanser 9 ingredients
It’s clean the skin without stripping it but not enough cleanser it’s break me out a little bit
I have been using the QV Gentle wash as a body wash for a while and love it, so decided to try this one. The ingredients are pretty much the same, but my skin hates the extra glycerin this one has. Immediately after using this, I get itchy. It's a shame, as this does make my skin feel really soft and nice.
Also, my partner (who has a perfect skin and never breaks out) broke out after using Show more
