Comparison between Gigi Ester C Mild Cleanser vs. Gigi Ester C Skin Whitening

- 24 components -
- 35 components -

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 4
Components only in Gigi Ester C Mild Cleanser 20
Uniqueness: 83.3%
Components only in Gigi Ester C Skin Whitening 30
Uniqueness: 85.7%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Coceth Sulfate
2
Stearyl Alcohol
3
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
3
Propylene Glycol
4
Cocamide Dea
4
Glyceryl Stearate SE
5
Butylene Glycol
5
PEG-100 Stearate
6
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7
Glycerin
7
Diacetyl Boldine
8
Lactic Acid
8
Dimethyl Isosorbide
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Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Lightening, Healing, Nutrifying, Rejuvenation, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Anti dandruff, Hair structure improvement, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Ester C Mild Cleanser:
Pore Shrinking, Deodorant, Regeneration, Hair conditioning, Hair gloss, Hair protection
Effects unique for Ester C Skin Whitening:
Lifting, Elasticity improvement
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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 24
33%
chemical
14 out of 24
58%
natural
8 out of 35
23%
chemical
24 out of 35
69%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Butylene Glycol#5Glycerin#7Allantoin#12Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water#15
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#12
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 4
Allantoin#12Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water#15Lactic Acid#8Linalool#19Limonene#22Citral#24
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Stearyl Alcohol#2Propylene Glycol#3
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#23Glyceryl Stearate SE#4Isopropyl Myristate#20Glyceryl Stearate SE#22
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Lactic Acid#9Isopropyl Alcohol#16Salicylic Acid#23Tartaric Acid#24

Detailed view

Gigi Ester C Mild Cleanser vs. Gigi Ester C Skin Whitening
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

#2Sodium Coceth Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#2Stearyl Alcohol

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Stearyl Alcohol creates a barrier on the skin's surface lowering the evaporation of water and making it hydrated for a longer time. This barrier helps the skin to recover after deep cleansing. It also makes the skin look smooth. Though it belongs to alcohols, it's a fatty alcohol and it doesn't make your skin dry.

Position 3

#3Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#3Propylene 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 4

#4Cocamide Dea

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 7 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

Position 5

#5Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#5PEG-100 Stearate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Peg-100 Stearate is a good emulsifier that makes the ingredients mix nicely. It also makes the skin soft and moisturized. Peg-100 Stearate is also known for its cleansing effect. CIR Expert Panel marked this ingredient as safe.

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