Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser Versus Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Updated on September 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser 35 ingredients
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
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About this product
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Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser 35 ingredients
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningBrassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract
HumectantSpinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Medicago Sativa Extract
TonicChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningMaltodextrin
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Glycolate
BufferingSodium Formate
Buffering
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
CI 75810
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Decyl Glucoside, Sorbitan Laurate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Glycolate, Sodium Formate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Limonene, CI 75810
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Oleate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polyethylene, Water, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Papain, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Levulinic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite
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 WaterMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinIngredient Ratings
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Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser 35 ingredients
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
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Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser 35 ingredients
Pricey, but great for oily skin, and I don't think it's stripping at all (although, dry skin people may disagree). It provides a very deep cleansing, but your face won't feel super dry right after as it happens with other cleansers for oily skin that contain harsh ingredients like mint. Plus, it smells very refreshing, like freshly cut grass. It shocks me that despite the brand's philosophy, they Show more
Like it
This cleanser smells nice and does its job. The only downside is the price tag.
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
The first two ingredients are extremely comedogenic. In my opinion, Glow Recipe is another one of those brands that invests way more in their marketing than actual products. I've had nothing but bad experiences with their products.
