Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser versus COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser .
Published on April 29, 2023
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, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser 20 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser 20 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids • Sodium Chloride • Artemisia Vulgaris Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Hordeum Distichon Extract • Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract • Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract • Pterocarpus Soyauxii Wood Extract • Spiraea Ulmaria Extract • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Benzoic Acid • Parfum • CI 42090 • CI 17200 • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Acrylates Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Coco-Glucoside • Lauryl Betaine • Snail Secretion Filtrate • Arginine • Tromethamine • Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate • Parfum • Carbomer • Sodium Chloride • Ethylhexylglycerin • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Polyacrylate • Disodium EDTA
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Chances 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 ChlorideZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 GlycerinZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
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ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser 20 ingredients
Usage
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ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser 20 ingredients
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ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients
COSRX Advanced Snail Mucin Gel Cleanser 20 ingredients
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