Comparison between Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum vs. Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 3
Components only in Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum 16
Uniqueness: 84.2%
Components only in Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 11
Uniqueness: 78.6%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
2
Butylene Glycol
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
3
Propanediol
3
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
4
Niacinamide
4
Synthetic Wax
5
1,2-Hexanediol
5
PEG-10 Isostearate
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
6
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
7
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Water
7
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
8
Pentylene Glycol
8
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement
Effects unique for Gentle Vitamin C Serum:
Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Lightening, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair protection
Effects unique for Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm:
Healing, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Deodorant
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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
6 out of 19
32%
chemical
11 out of 19
58%
natural
6 out of 14
43%
chemical
7 out of 14
50%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#21,2-Hexanediol#5Allantoin#18
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#18
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#18
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Dr. Althea Gentle Vitamin C Serum vs. Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm
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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#1Cetyl Ethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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