Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash Versus Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser - US
Updated on October 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash 41 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser 23 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash 41 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser 23 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingInulin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Xylitylglucoside
HumectantAnhydroxylitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf
Skin ConditioningLavandula Intermedia Oil
Masking
Lamium Album Flower Water
Skin ConditioningPicea Glehnii Needle Oil
Masking
Pseudotsuga Menziesii Branch/Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil
Masking
Artemisia Argyi Leaf Oil
Masking
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
Perfuming
Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
Masking
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
Astringent
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract
Antioxidant
Saccharum Officinarum Extract
MoisturisingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Acer Saccharum Extract
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
AntimicrobialSuperoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Soybean Peroxidase
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
PCA Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lauryl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Inulin, Glyceryl Laurate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Oryza Sativa Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf, Lavandula Intermedia Oil, Lamium Album Flower Water, Picea Glehnii Needle Oil, Pseudotsuga Menziesii Branch/Leaf Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil, Artemisia Argyi Leaf Oil, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil, Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil, Water, Vaccinium Myrtillus Bud Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate, Superoxide Dismutase, Soybean Peroxidase, Sodium Phytate, PCA Glyceryl Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
CleansingPropanediol
SolventAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polylysine
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Glycolipids, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Lauryl Glucoside, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polylysine
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideWater. 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 WaterCitric 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 AcidSodium 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 BenzoateIngredient Ratings
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Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash 41 ingredients
Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser 23 ingredients
Reviews
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Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash 41 ingredients
This face wash cleanses my face sooooo good and leaves my face super smooth. The only reasons i gave it 3 stars it well, 1 is because its so expensive for what its worth. Number 2 is because it’s too hard to wash off, i have to scrub it hard and it’s always in my eye brows!
Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser 23 ingredients
I have sensitive skin so I’ve been trying cleansers. This cleanser was horrible. It gave me red patchy and itchy skin. My skin still hasn’t cleared up. Would not recommend
Worst reaction I have ever had to any skincare product. I still get chills thinking about the one time I used it. Although, it’s also the product that inspired me to dig deeper into skincare and ingredients.
