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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser versus The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser .

Last updated on November 03, 2023. Published on November 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea
Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Lauryl Hydroxysultaine.

The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an amino acid-based surfactant and cleaning agent. This ingredient can be derived from animals or plants. It may also be synthetically created from fatty acids of the coconut and glycine.

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is a gentle surfactant. Surfactants help gather the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. It is a mild cleanser and naturally produces foam.

The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

It is also used to make a product more thick.

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The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.

Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.

Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.

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The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

8
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

9
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

10
What it does: Masking, Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium 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.

Sodium Benzoate 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.

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The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

11
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.

Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.

This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.

Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

The Face Shop Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.

The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

24% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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