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The Originote Low pH Cicamide Facial Cleanser Versus Glad2Glow Blueberry Ceramide Low pH Gel Cleanser

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Chinese Brand China
Indonesian Brand Indonesia

Updated on December 09, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Masking

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Skin Conditioning

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

When to use

37 Routines
41% use in am
59% use in pm
100% use every day
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49% use in am
51% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

The Originote Low pH Cicamide Facial Cleanser 21 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Irritating (1)
cathhart's avatar

Cath Hart

1 day ago
Review

I patch tested it first on my neck because I have eczema so far after three uses I didnt see an irritation so I used it on my face, but after three wash I noticed a lot of little bumps and pimples with white on them. my 4th wash the side of my nose was so itchy I thought maybe because I did not use moisturizer that day and tried it again every night on my jawline only, but I got a big pimple on my Show more

#broke me out
#irritating
#light
#light scent

Glad2Glow Blueberry Ceramide Low pH Gel Cleanser 20 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (2) Light Scent (2) Works Well (2)
miivne's avatar

batrisyia

29 days ago
Review

i used this cleanser since april 2024, and my skin got a lot better. skinsort says its 60% match for me but i absolutely love it. it strengthen my skin barrier. sometimes it stripped my skin but mostly not. i have 4 empty tubes rn. really recommended

#great value
#light scent
#works well
amrlfzi's avatar

Amrl Fzi

5 months ago
Review

As a Sensitive, redness prone, so many allergies, im so suprised this thing worked to me. Ive been trying cleansers but they all seem to make reaction and make my skin tight and stripping. But not this cleanser.

Its literally My Holy Grail!!! First thing, this makes my redness GONE after i washed my face with this cleanser. Its has it baby face, no redness, no reaction, poreless, whitening Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#light scent