Tropic Skincare Clarifying Cleanser Foaming Enzyme Powder Versus Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3%
Updated on March 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid and niacinamide
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Tropic Skincare Clarifying Cleanser Foaming Enzyme Powder 22 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Tropic Skincare Clarifying Cleanser Foaming Enzyme Powder 22 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Distarch Phosphate
AbsorbentTapioca Starch
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSilica
Abrasive
Trehalose
HumectantPullulan
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Dextrin
AbsorbentPolydextrose
HumectantAmylopectin
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentSpirulina Platensis Extract
Skin ProtectingLipase
Skin ConditioningProtease
Skin ConditioningNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Charcoal Powder
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Distarch Phosphate, Tapioca Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Silica, Trehalose, Pullulan, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Maltodextrin, Spirulina Platensis Extract, Lipase, Protease, Niacinamide, Sodium Hyaluronate, Charcoal Powder, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Myrciaria Dubia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric 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 AcidXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateIngredient Ratings
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Tropic Skincare Clarifying Cleanser Foaming Enzyme Powder 22 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
Reviews
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Tropic Skincare Clarifying Cleanser Foaming Enzyme Powder 22 ingredients
Naturium Niacinamide Cleansing Gelée 3% 15 ingredients
I love this gelee! Feels cool, silky, and moisturizing on the skin, and skin feels clean afterward. Might be a bit drying for dry skin, but my normal sensitive skin loves it!
On my second bottle of this cleanser. I like how it brightens my face. I used to use Cetaphil oily to combination fragrance free cleanser and it felt like it wasn’t cleansing my face well but this one is perfect.
