Skin Treat Multi-Action Face Cleanser Versus Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Skin Treat Multi-Action Face Cleanser 29 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
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Skin Treat Multi-Action Face Cleanser 29 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningCoco-Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Collagen
Moisturising
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Glyceryl Oleate, Babassu Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Collagen, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Dehydroacetic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate
EmollientBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPropanediol
Solvent
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Lactococcus Ferment Lysate
Skin ConditioningVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Inulin
Skin ConditioningYogurt Powder
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, Methyl Glucose Caprate/Caprylate/Oleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Inulin, Yogurt Powder, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideDehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateSodium 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 BenzoateChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideWater. 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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Skin Treat Multi-Action Face Cleanser 29 ingredients
Dr. Brandt Skincare Clean Biotic Ph-balanced Yogurt Cleanser With Chlorophyll 27 ingredients
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