Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser Versus Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser
Updated on November 05, 2024
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
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Ingredient Info
Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser 26 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear Foaming Cleanser 26 ingredients
Dr.Belmeur Amino Clear pH-Balanced Foaming Gel Cleanser 19 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Serine
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Sulfate
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Cocoate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Oil
Cleansing
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Water, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate, Panthenol, Serine, Allantoin, Glycerin, Cocamide Mea, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Sulfate, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Cocoate, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, CI 77891, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Tromethamine
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Serine
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Coco-Glucoside, Acrylates Copolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tromethamine, Disodium EDTA, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Serine, Panthenol, Allantoin, Citric Acid, 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.
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.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerAllantoin 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.
Learn more about AllantoinCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Lauryl Hydroxysultaine yet.
Panthenol 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 PanthenolPotassium 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.
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 OilSerine 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.
Learn more about SerineSodium 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.
It 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.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateWater. 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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