Signature Select Foaming Facial Cleanser Versus Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Signature Select Foaming Facial Cleanser 23 ingredients
Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
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About this product
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Signature Select Foaming Facial Cleanser 23 ingredients
Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Cholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Glycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide EOP, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Cholesterol, Sodium Chloride, Phytosphingosine, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant with skin conditioning and soothing properties. It also boosts the efficiency of preservatives.
This ingredient is not irritating or sensitizing.
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Signature Select Foaming Facial Cleanser 23 ingredients
Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
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Signature Select Foaming Facial Cleanser 23 ingredients
Equate Beauty Gentle Skin Cleanser 8 ingredients
super gentle like it says on the bottle! it’s a gel consistency and doesn’t foam up, i personally haven’t broken out due to this cleanser, but i don’t think it fights against acne. more of a middle ground but it does the job
