Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser Versus Joanna Vargas Daily Serum

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser versus Joanna Vargas Daily Serum .

Last updated on March 01, 2024. Published on September 16, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any oils or sulfates

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum

Face Cleanser Japanese Brand Japan

Serum American Brand United States

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).

Serum

Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.

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Ingredient Info

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser 17 ingredients

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum 22 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser 17 ingredients

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum 22 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA (2)

BHA

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Skin Texture (2)

Reduces Large Pores (3)

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing (3)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

PHA

Retinoid

Vitamin C

Vitamin E

Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing

Skin Texture (4)

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging (4)

Dark Spots (2)

Scar Healing (2)

Acne Fighting

Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating (2)

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser 17 ingredients

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum 22 ingredients

Water • Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate • Butylene Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Glycerin • Sodium Hyaluronate • Peg-150 • Cellulose Gum • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Salicylic Acid • Lactic Acid • Malic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Benzoate • Methylparaben • Salix Alba Bark Extract

Water • Hyaluronic Acid • Glycerin • Copper Chlorophyll • Galactoarabinan • Avena Sativa Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice • Sodium Ascorbate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Glyceryl Linoleate • Retinyl Palmitate • Gluconolactone • Sodium Benzoate • Cellulose Gum • Sorbitol • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Polysorbate 80 • Dimethicone • Alcohol • Limonene • Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cellulose Gum

What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Community Rating: Mixed

Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.

As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.

This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum contains this as ingredient number 13.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum contains this as ingredient number 16.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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.

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser 17 ingredients

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum 22 ingredients

41% are loved or liked

24% have mixed ratings

35% are disliked or very disliked

0% have no rating yet

32% are loved or liked

9% have mixed ratings

41% are disliked or very disliked

18% have no rating yet

Usage

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Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser 17 ingredients

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum 22 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleanser 17 ingredients

3.0 /5

from 1 rating

Joanna Vargas Daily Serum 22 ingredients

5.0 /5

from 1 rating

Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Hydrating (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)

Staci

11 days ago · Combination Skin

Review

I hate how expensive this is, but it feels great on my skin and is both light and hydrating. Plus it wears well under makeup. I find my skin...

I hate how expensive this is, but it feels great on my skin and is both light and hydrating. Plus it wears well under makeup. I find my skin looking brighter and more dewy after using this on my face.