Starface Star Wash + Salicylic Acid Gentle Foaming Cleanser Versus Bubble Fresh Start Gel Cleanser - US
Updated on May 12, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and fungal acne (malassezia) safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Starface Star Wash + Salicylic Acid Gentle Foaming Cleanser 20 ingredients
Bubble Fresh Start Gel Cleanser 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Starface Star Wash + Salicylic Acid Gentle Foaming Cleanser 20 ingredients
Bubble Fresh Start Gel Cleanser 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Glycerin
Humectant
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Calcium Silicate
AbsorbentMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantTin Oxide
Abrasive
CI 77510
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Gluconolactone, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Hyaluronic Acid, Calcium Silicate, Mica, Calcium Gluconate, Tin Oxide, CI 77510, Titanium Dioxide
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingLavandula Angustifolia Flower Water
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, Caffeine, Butylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs are a great gentle alternative to traditional AHAs.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This improves texture and brightens the skin.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
Gluconolactone has some interesting properties:
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells and has not been found to increase sun sensitivity. However, we still recommend wearing SPF daily.
This ingredient is is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
Learn more about GluconolactoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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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When to use
Starface Star Wash + Salicylic Acid Gentle Foaming Cleanser 20 ingredients
Bubble Fresh Start Gel Cleanser 14 ingredients
