Stacked Skincare Prebiotic Gel Cleanser Versus DefenAge 1-Step Multi-Cleanse
Updated on July 21, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Stacked Skincare Prebiotic Gel Cleanser 17 ingredients
DefenAge 1-Step Multi-Cleanse 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Stacked Skincare Prebiotic Gel Cleanser 17 ingredients
DefenAge 1-Step Multi-Cleanse 24 ingredients
Benefits
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingInulin
Skin ConditioningCellulose
AbsorbentFructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Fructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Urea
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingAspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHexyl Nicotinate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Panthenol, Saccharide Isomerate, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Urea, Alanine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Dextrin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Hexylene Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexyl Nicotinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.
In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.
Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.
Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Learn more about GlucosePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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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