Comparison between Benton Honest Cleansing Foam vs. COSRX Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Cleanser

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31 Ingredients 31

1
Water
1
Water
2
Potassium Stearate
2
Glycerin
3
Glycerin
3
Myristic Acid
4
Potassium Myristate
4
Stearic Acid
5
Potassium Laurate
5
Potassium Hydroxide
6
Butylene Glycol
6
Lauric Acid
7
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
7
Butylene Glycol
8
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
8
Glycol Distearate
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Uniqueness28 out of 31
90.3%
Uniqueness28 out of 31
90.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
18 out of 31
58%
chemical
10 out of 31
32%
natural
13 out of 31
42%
chemical
13 out of 31
42%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Butylene Glycol#6
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#20
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#71,2-Hexanediol#27
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#22Myristic Acid#3Stearic Acid#4Lauric Acid#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#22Citric Acid#23Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#24

Detailed view

Benton Honest Cleansing Foam vs. COSRX Salicylic Acid Exfoliating 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

#2Potassium Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#2Glycerin

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
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.

Position 3

#3Glycerin

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
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.

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#3Myristic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 4

#4Potassium Myristate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#4Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

Position 5

#5Potassium Laurate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#5Potassium Hydroxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Buffering agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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