Comparison between HydroPeptide Purifying Cleanser vs. Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense

HydroPeptide

Purifying Cleanser

Medik8

Pore Cleanse Gel Intense

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30 Ingredients 21

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0.5%

Water

Salicylic Acid

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Water

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Sodium Chloride

Kaolin

Glycerin

Mandelic Acid

PEG-150 Distearate

Lactic Acid

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Uniqueness22 out of 30

73.3%

Uniqueness14 out of 21

66.7%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

14 out of 30

47%

chemical

13 out of 30

43%

natural

8 out of 21

38%

chemical

10 out of 21

48%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#7Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#11Butylene Glycol^#23

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#2Salicylic Acid^#12

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 4

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#11Salicylic Acid^#2Salicylic Acid^#12Citric Acid^#13Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil^#15

Dry skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycerin^#6

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Salicylic Acid^#11Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#13

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 5

Lactic Acid^#8Salicylic Acid^#11Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil^#13Citric Acid^#16Linalool^#21

Detailed view

HydroPeptide Purifying Cleanser vs. Medik8 Pore Cleanse Gel Intense

Position 1

#10.5%

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

#2Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative

Cleansing

Acne fighting

Soothing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

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#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant

Cleansing

Sulfates

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 3

#3Water

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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#3Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 4

#4Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#4Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Antistatic

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 5

#5Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Origin: natural

Role: Cleansing agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

Cleansing

Malassezia unsafe

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#5Sodium Chloride

Origin: natural

Role: Flavoring agent, Viscosity controlling agent

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sodium Chloride is a very famous ingredeint also known as Salt. Yes, it’s the same salt you can find on your table. In cosmetics, it is used as a preservative helping the product to live longer. It is also used as a peeling agent in different scrubs. Human contact with this element since ancient times and that's why it is 100% safe.