Scora 1% Salicylic Acid Gentle Low pH Cleanser Versus Mineral Botanica First Defense Facial Foam
Updated on February 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Scora 1% Salicylic Acid Gentle Low pH Cleanser 22 ingredients
Mineral Botanica First Defense Facial Foam 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Scora 1% Salicylic Acid Gentle Low pH Cleanser 22 ingredients
Mineral Botanica First Defense Facial Foam 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium PCA
Humectant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Mannitol
Humectant
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSucrose
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Citric Acid, Allantoin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Panthenol, Potassium Cocoate, Mannitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sucrose, Zea Mays Starch, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Ectoin
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Lauryl Betaine
CleansingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingGlycol Stearate
Emollient
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingKojic Dipalmitate
Emollient
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Lauric Acid, Lauryl Betaine, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Glycol Stearate, Cocamide DEA, Kojic Dipalmitate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Sorbate, 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.
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.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinThis ingredient is a semi-synthetic polymer created from cellulose. In case you need a refresher, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose has many uses:
- emulsifier
- create a gel-like texture
- boost foam
Potassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideSodium 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 BenzoateWe don't have a description for Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate yet.
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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Scora 1% Salicylic Acid Gentle Low pH Cleanser 22 ingredients
Mineral Botanica First Defense Facial Foam 27 ingredients
