SNP Salironic Foam Cleanser Versus Xycos Cica Green Cleanser
Updated on August 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
SNP Salironic Foam Cleanser 35 ingredients
Xycos Cica Green Cleanser 20 ingredients
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SNP Salironic Foam Cleanser 35 ingredients
Xycos Cica Green Cleanser 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Sorbitol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArachidic Acid
Cleansing
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSqualene
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract
Skin ProtectingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
MaskingCarthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCastanea Crenata Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Palmitic Acid, Sorbitol, Potassium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Ceramide AP, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arachidic Acid, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Squalene, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Citric Acid, Diospyros Kaki Leaf Extract, Gluconolactone, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Castanea Crenata Shell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Coco-Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientMyrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEuterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract
EmollientSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract
Tonic
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Squalane
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Arginine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Melaleuca Cajaputi Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Squalane, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
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 WaterGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTACamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
This ingredient has many skin benefits:
This ingredient contains polyphenols, a strong antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight off molecules that damage skin cells.
On top of that, the antioxidants in green tea neutralize free-radicals from the sun. This gives the skin some extra UV protection, but should not replace sunscreen.
Many components of tea have anti-inflammatory properties.
Polyphenols and L-theanine help soothe the skin and reduce irritation. The caffeine in Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract helps calm inflamed blood vessels.
Other compounds found in tea include: Vitamin Bs, linoleic acid, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc.
Research has shown both drinking Camellia Sinensis Leaf Tea and applying it to the skin can help boost skin elasticity and hydration. Studies also show using tea extract may reduce sebum, or oil, production.
Learn more about Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractIngredient Ratings
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