Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Tropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier versus Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser .
Last updated on December 15, 2023. Published on January 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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
Tropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier 24 ingredients
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Tropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier 24 ingredients
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser 23 ingredients
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Tropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier 24 ingredients
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser 23 ingredients
Water • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Macadamia Integrifolia/Tetraphylla Seed Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Cetearyl Glucoside • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Lecithin • Persea Gratissima Oil • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Sodium Levulinate • Sodium Anisate • Sodium Gluconate • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil Expressed • Tocopherol • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Lactic Acid • Citral
Water • Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil • Ricinus Communis Seed Oil • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Lactobacillus Ferment • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Tocopherol • Cetearyl Glucoside • Beta-Sitosterol • Rosa Damascena Flower Oil • Squalene • Pelargonium Graveolens Oil • Sodium Levulinate • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Lactic Acid • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sodium Citrate • Citronellol • Limonene • Geraniol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterTropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholTropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier contains this as ingredient number 5.
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinTropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier contains this as ingredient number 6.
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Cetearyl Glucoside is a surfactant and emulsifier. It can be produced from synthetic of natural sources of cetearyl alcohol and glucose.
Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters. It can also be used to enhance the texture of products.
As a surfactant, Cetearyl Glucoside helps during the cleansing process. By gathering all the dirt and oils, it allows these molecules to be washed away easily.
Learn more about Cetearyl GlucosideTropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier contains this as ingredient number 7.
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterTropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier contains this as ingredient number 9.
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateTropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier contains this as ingredient number 13.
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolTropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier contains this as ingredient number 20.
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidTropic Skincare Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier contains this as ingredient number 23.
Pai Middlemist Seven Gentle Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
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