Saturday Skin Acai Berry + Oats Antioxidant Gel Cleanser Versus APRILSKIN 99% TXA Niacinamide 99 Deep Cleanser
Updated on April 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
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 dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Saturday Skin Acai Berry + Oats Antioxidant Gel Cleanser 49 ingredients
APRILSKIN 99% TXA Niacinamide 99 Deep Cleanser 64 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Saturday Skin Acai Berry + Oats Antioxidant Gel Cleanser 49 ingredients
APRILSKIN 99% TXA Niacinamide 99 Deep Cleanser 64 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Betaine
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCoco-Glucoside
CleansingChlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Glucose
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Phytate
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Polyquaternium-67
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingDextrin
AbsorbentAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningVigna Radiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
PEG-800
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningMadecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-22
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-45
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Polypeptide-8
Humectant
Sh-Polypeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Panthenol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Coco-Betaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Citric Acid, Sodium Phytate, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Polyquaternium-67, Pentylene Glycol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Dextrin, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Cholesterol, PEG-800, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Polysorbate 20, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-22, Sh-Polypeptide-45, Sh-Polypeptide-8, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPolyquaternium-7
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium EDTA
Cyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningPyrus Communis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningIris Florentina Root Extract
MaskingRibes Nigrum Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialTheobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract
MaskingSodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarum Petroselinum Extract
Skin ConditioningCorchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTranexamic Acid
Astringent
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantPinus Palustris Leaf Extract
TonicUlmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
AstringentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingDimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide As
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide Ns
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantCeramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Palmitic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitol, Allantoin, Potassium Cocoate, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Chloride, Rubus Suavissimus Leaf Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium EDTA, Cyanocobalamin, Pyrus Communis Fruit Extract, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Ribes Nigrum Leaf Extract, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Butylene Glycol, Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Carum Petroselinum Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Tranexamic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Madecassoside, Decyl Glucoside, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide As, Ceramide Ns, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
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.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerWater. 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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Saturday Skin Acai Berry + Oats Antioxidant Gel Cleanser 49 ingredients
APRILSKIN 99% TXA Niacinamide 99 Deep Cleanser 64 ingredients
