Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual Of Namaste Velvety Smooth Cleansing Foam Versus Balea Beauty Expert Peeling Cleanser
Updated on January 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual Of Namaste Velvety Smooth Cleansing Foam 30 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Peeling Cleanser 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual Of Namaste Velvety Smooth Cleansing Foam 30 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Peeling Cleanser 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Lecithin
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Citrate
BufferingTin Oxide
Abrasive
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Glucoside, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Glyceryl Oleate, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Mica, Propylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, Tin Oxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Parfum, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Carboxymethyl Starch
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Lactate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingMaltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Inulin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Carboxymethyl Starch, Sodium Lactate, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Panthenol, Lactic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Inulin, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoateWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Rituals Cosmetics The Ritual Of Namaste Velvety Smooth Cleansing Foam 30 ingredients
Balea Beauty Expert Peeling Cleanser 17 ingredients
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