Comparison between Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash vs. Simple Clear Skin Oil Balancing Exfoliating Wash

Find out which product is better for your skin.

21 Ingredients 20

1
Water
1
Water
2
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
2
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water
3
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4
Lauryl Glucoside
4
Propylene Glycol
5
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
5
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
6
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
6
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
7
PEG-8
7
Zinc PCA
8
Glyceryl Laurate
8
Panthenol
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Uniqueness17 out of 21
81.0%
Uniqueness16 out of 20
80.0%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
9 out of 21
43%
chemical
11 out of 21
52%
natural
6 out of 20
30%
chemical
13 out of 20
65%

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: 1
Propylene Glycol#4Panthenol#8Sodium Laureth Sulfate#5
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water#2Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#11
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#11

Detailed view

Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash vs. Simple Clear Skin Oil Balancing Exfoliating Wash
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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#2Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin
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
Bad for dry skin
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#3Cocamidopropyl 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.

Position 4

#4Lauryl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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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#5Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin
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