Safi Acne Solutions Clarifying 2-in-1 Cleanser

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Safi Acne Solutions Clarifying 2-in-1 Cleanser Versus Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Gel Cleanser

Face Cleanser

Malaysian Brand

Updated on October 01, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Safi Acne Solutions Clarifying 2-in-1 Cleanser 41 ingredients

Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Safi Acne Solutions Clarifying 2-in-1 Cleanser 41 ingredients

Safi Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Acne Solutions Clarifying 2-in-1 Cleanser

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Cleansing

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Glycerin

Humectant

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Acrylates Copolymer

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing

Lauryl Glucoside

Cleansing

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

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Cocamide Methyl Mea

Mannitol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Menthol

PEG-14m

Sodium Hydroxide

Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol

UV Absorber

Tetrasodium EDTA

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Absorbent

Zinc Lactate

Mandelic Acid

Antimicrobial

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Antioxidant

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

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Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Salicylic Acid

Arginine

Perfluorodecalin

Butylene Glycol

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4-Butylresorcinol

Antioxidant

Dextrin

Absorbent

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Lecithin

Glycosphingolipids

Sucrose Palmitate

Xanthan Gum

Parfum

Sodium Metabisulfite

Phenoxyethanol

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

CI 12490

Sensitive Care Probiotics & Niacinamide Gel Cleanser

Water

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing

Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

Cleansing

0 / 0 Sulfate Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

PEG-8

Lactic Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Niacinamide

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Cleansing

Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice

Skin Conditioning

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Lactobacillus

Tocopheryl Acetate

Methylchloroisothiazolinone

Preservative

Methylisothiazolinone

Preservative

Water, Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butylene Glycol, PEG-8, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Niacinamide, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus, Tocopheryl Acetate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butylene Glycol

Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

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Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.

This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.

Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.

While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.

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Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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