Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica-Gel Versus Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica-Gel 17 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica-Gel 17 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 27 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Manganese Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Water, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Decyl Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Manganese Gluconate, Citric Acid, Phytosphingosine, Asiaticoside
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-67
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Acetate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDiatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Isopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Coconut Acid, Polyquaternium-67, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acetate, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Phaseolus Angularis Seed Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Diatomaceous Earth, Isopropyl Alcohol, Citric Acid
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterChances 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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholCitric 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 AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica-Gel 17 ingredients
Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 27 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica-Gel 17 ingredients
Wonderful soap free foaming cleanse gel
I use it for my highly sensitive redness skin and it works perfectly calming and preparing for a moisturizer cream.
Pyunkang Yul Low pH Pore Deep Cleansing Foam 27 ingredients
this works soooo good. i have dehydrated oily acne-prone skin and i tend to have little bumps & slightly clogged pores and this cleanses so well. i love how it’s pH balanced and it also smells like macarons to me ^o^
the cleanser has a very smooth and creamy-ish texture. it lathers nicely on the skin and feels soft. after use, my skin doesn’t feel stripped and gives me a very refreshed and Show more
It weirdly worked for two bottles even though I think I'm allergic to Centella Asiatica, however, I'm using different products now and I'm too scared to try it again lmao
