Comparison between Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash vs. CeraVe Foaming Cleanser

Basis

Cleaner Clean Face Wash

CeraVe

Foaming Cleanser

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21 Ingredients 24

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Water

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Lauryl Glucoside

Propanediol

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

PEG-8

Glycerin

Glyceryl Laurate

Ceramide Np

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Uniqueness17 out of 21

81.0%

Uniqueness20 out of 24

83.3%

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

9 out of 21

43%

chemical

11 out of 21

52%

natural

6 out of 24

25%

chemical

14 out of 24

58%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Butylene Glycol^#11Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#3

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#17

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#7Sodium Hyaluronate^#17

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Citric Acid^#21

Detailed view

Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash vs. CeraVe Foaming Cleanser

Position 1

Both products have the same component on this position.

#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.

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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#2Cocamidopropyl 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 3

#3Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Bad for dry skin

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#3Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 4

#4Lauryl Glucoside

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant

Cleansing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical

Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption of the product.

Position 5

#5PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Cleansing

Malassezia unsafe

PEG

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#5PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsifying agent, Viscosity controlling agent

PEG

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]