Comparison between Conscious Chemist Acne Face Wash vs. COS-IQ BHA 2% Salicylic Acid Cleanser

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19 Ingredients 33

1
Demineralized Water
1
Water
2
Coco-Glucoside
2
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
3
Decyl Glucoside
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4
Capb
4
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract
5
Glycerin
5
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
6
Salicylic Acid
6
Glycerin
7
Glycolic Acid
7
Propanediol
8
Ellagic Acid
8
Salicylic Acid
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Uniqueness15 out of 19
78.9%
Uniqueness28 out of 33
84.8%

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
5 out of 19
26%
chemical
7 out of 19
37%
natural
11 out of 33
33%
chemical
21 out of 33
64%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#5Propylene Glycol#11
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#6Glycolic Acid#7Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice)#12
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Salicylic Acid#6Glycolic Acid#7
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 0
Glycerin#6Sodium Lactate#18Tocopherol#22Sodium PCA#25Tocopherol#33
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#8Salicylic Acid#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#4Salicylic Acid#8Salicylic Acid#10

Detailed view

Conscious Chemist Acne Face Wash vs. COS-IQ BHA 2% Salicylic Acid Cleanser
Position 1

#1Demineralized Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#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

#2Coco-Glucoside

Origin: No information
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#2Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foam booster, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Decyl Glucoside

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Decyl glucoside is a surfactant. It provides degreasing and wetting effects. It removes dirt and sebum gently. It doesn’t irritate the skin but at the same time, it’s an effective cleanser. It’s considered to be the safest among all the other surfactants.

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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

#4Capb

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#4Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Humectant
Antioxidants
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#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
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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#5Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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