Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Rooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser versus Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser .
Published on July 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and 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).
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Ingredient Info
Rooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser 26 ingredients
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser 26 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Rooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser 26 ingredients
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser 26 ingredients
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Rooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser 26 ingredients
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser 26 ingredients
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Glyceryl Stearate Se 1% • Decyl Glucoside • Benzyl Alcohol • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Sodium Phytate • Dehydroacetic Acid • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Angelica Archangelica Root Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Yucca Filamentosa Root Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Water • Glycerin • Decyl Glucoside • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Benzoate • Panthenol • Potassium Sorbate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract • Citrus Limon Peel Extract • Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract • Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract • Citrus Grandis Extract • Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract • Mentha Viridis Extract • Citric Acid • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Arctium Lappa Root Extract • Yucca Filamentosa Root Extract • Zingiber Officinale Root Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Angelica Archangelica Root Extract • Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterRooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial 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 GlycerinRooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.
Rooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideRooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateRooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 AcidRooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is from a plant called the Marsh Mallow plant. This plant is indigenous to Europe, West Asia, and North Africa.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is an emollient and antioxidant. It helps sooth and soften the skin. When applied to the skin, it blocks enzymes that break down hyaluronic acid.
It's antioxidant properties help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
The marshmallow we eat today is based on an ancient Egyptian dessert made from this plant (Marshmallows do not contain this plant anymore).
Learn more about Althaea Officinalis Root ExtractRooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Arctium Lappa Root Extract is from the burdock plant. It is an antioxidant and helps soothe skin. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
In folk medicine, Arctium Lappa has been used to treat skin inflammation and digestion.
Rooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Angelica Archangelica Root Extract is a fragrance.
Rooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Learn more about Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractRooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Panax Ginseng Root is a popular herb from Asia. This root contains antioxidants, favonoids, and vitamins B12 and D.
Ginseng Root helps increase skin hydration, even out texture and tone, and helps improve wrinkles.
Ginseng root helps improve blood circulation and oxygen flow. This in turn helps nourish the skin and improve wrinkles. By speeding up circulation, ginseng root can also help drain fluids.
Ginseng root contains both Vitamin D and B12. Both of these vitamins help boost collagen production in your skin. Collagen gives you skin the appearance of looking plump and firm.
Ginseng Root can also aid in decreasing inflammation.
Studies also show ginseng may help with hyperpigmentation. Ginseng disrupts the production of tyrosinase, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Historically, people in East Asia have used ginseng as both food and medicine.
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root ExtractRooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
We don't have a description for Yucca Filamentosa Root Extract.
Rooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Zingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.
Ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.
The antioxidant properties help protect your body from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. As a result, ginger may help slow down signs of aging such as hyperpigmentation and wrinkles.
Studies show ginger inhibits the enzyme that breaks down collagen. It also helps with:
Ginger has no negative side-effects and is safe to use for all skin types. (Be sure to patch test just in case you have a ginger allergy!)
Ginger originates from Southeast Asia but has spread throughout the world. It is now a common spice used in many cultures.
Learn more about Zingiber Officinale Root ExtractRooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract has many benefits. It contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules that damage skin cells. The antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties. Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. L-theanine is an amino acid that makes up most of the amino acids found in tea leaves. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also contains Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract also has antimicrobial properties.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRooted Beauty Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
Rooted Beauty Purifying Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
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