Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser Versus Skinfix Acne+ 2% BHA + Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide + AHA Cleanser
Updated on August 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and cruelty-free face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser 25 ingredients
Skinfix Acne+ 2% BHA + Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide + AHA Cleanser 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser 25 ingredients
Skinfix Acne+ 2% BHA + Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide + AHA Cleanser 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingKaolin
Abrasive
Coco-Betaine
CleansingCoconut Alcohol
EmollientHydrogenated Coconut Acid
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Maltooligosyl Glucoside
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Betaine
Humectant
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Montmorillonite
AbsorbentCaprylhydroxamic Acid
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Coco-Glucoside, Kaolin, Coco-Betaine, Coconut Alcohol, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Maltooligosyl Glucoside, Propanediol, Titanium Dioxide, Betaine, Behenyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Sodium Isethionate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Chloride, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Montmorillonite, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hydroxide
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Bentonite
Absorbent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingAzelaic Acid
Buffering
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolydextrose
HumectantDextrin
AbsorbentAmylopectin
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Stearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycolic Acid, Bentonite, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Azelaic Acid, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polydextrose, Dextrin, Amylopectin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, 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.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolChances 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 HydroxideStearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Skinfix Barrier+ Foaming Clay Cleanser 25 ingredients
Skinfix Acne+ 2% BHA + Azelaic Acid + Niacinamide + AHA Cleanser 25 ingredients
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