Comparison between BABOR Gel & Tonic vs. IMAGE Skincare ORMEDIC Balancing Facial Cleanser

BABOR

Gel & Tonic

IMAGE Skincare

ORMEDIC Balancing Facial Cleanser

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26 Ingredients 52

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Water

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Water

Coco-Glucoside

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Alcohol Denatured

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Glycerin

Propanediol

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Water

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Sodium Chloride

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Uniqueness18 out of 26

69.2%

Uniqueness44 out of 52

84.6%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

11 out of 26

42%

chemical

12 out of 26

46%

natural

26 out of 52

50%

chemical

14 out of 52

27%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 1

Glycerin^#5Panthenol^#10Butylene Glycol^#14Alcohol Denatured^#4

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract^#20Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract^#19Citric Acid^#24

Dry skin

Positive: 4Negative: 0

Glycerin^#5Panthenol^#19Sodium Hyaluronate^#20Tocopherol^#51

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#21Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract^#29

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Citric Acid^#15Limonene^#23Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract^#31

Detailed view

BABOR Gel & Tonic vs. IMAGE Skincare ORMEDIC Balancing Facial Cleanser

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent

UV Protection

Moisturizing

Soothing

Healing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice is a natural juice received from Aloe leaves. It has been used in cosmetics for hundreds of ages. Scientists have discovered that it contains more than 200 nutrients: minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and so on. It’s a good component for calming irritated skin. It also helps to heal wounds, helps the skin regenerate faster, improves collagen syncretization, tones up, and moisturizes the skin. It also provides a slight UV-filtering effect.

Position 2

#2Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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#2Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 3

#3Coco-Glucoside

Origin: No information

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#3Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 4

#4Alcohol Denatured

Origin: chemical

Role: Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial agent, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

Alcohols

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Bad for dry skin

Alcohol Denatured is a great bacteria killer. Manufacturers often put it inside products to increase their shelf life.

It’s one of the most harmful alcohols used in skincare. You should use it carefully, especially if you have dry skin. It removes oily barrier from the surface of your skin making it less protected and causing dryness. We advise you to pay attention to the position of this component in a formulation. If it stays below the 6th position it will hardly harm your skin. We also recommend testing the product first before application. If you feel a “cooling effect” it means the product contains a lot of alcohol and it's better to be careful with it.

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#4Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Antistatic

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 5

Both products have the same component on this position.

#5Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.