Comparison between Mediheal AQUHA Rose AHA Cleansing Foam vs. Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil

Mediheal

AQUHA Rose AHA Cleansing Foam

Skinfood

Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil

Find out which product is better for your skin.

28 Ingredients 51

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Water

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Coco-Betaine

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Dipropylene Glycol

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Glycerin

Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside

PEG-10 Isostearate

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

1,2-Hexanediol

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Alanine

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Uniqueness24 out of 28

85.7%

Uniqueness47 out of 51

92.2%

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

13 out of 28

46%

chemical

12 out of 28

43%

natural

20 out of 51

39%

chemical

25 out of 51

49%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Glycerin^#5Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#17Allantoin^#18

Oily skin

Positive: 2Negative: 4

Allantoin^#18Glycolic Acid^#20Myristic Acid^#9Lauric Acid^#10Stearic Acid^#12Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 3

Allantoin^#18Lactic Acid^#19Glycolic Acid^#20Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil^#26

Dry skin

Positive: 7Negative: 1

1,2-Hexanediol^#7Betaine^#12Butylene Glycol^#15Glycine^#26Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil^#32Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil^#40Sodium PCA^#41Alcohol Denatured^#9

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 2

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#21Ethylhexyl Palmitate^#1Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil^#32

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 5

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract^#20Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#21Citral^#49Limonene^#50Linalool^#51

Detailed view

Mediheal AQUHA Rose AHA Cleansing Foam vs. Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil

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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#1Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient

Softening

Hair conditioning

Malassezia unsafe

Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Bad for oily skin

Position 2

#2Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#2PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant

Malassezia unsafe

PEG

EWG Rating [ 3 ]

Position 3

#3Coco-Betaine

Origin: chemical

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

Cleansing

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#3C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient

Cleansing

Softening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

Position 4

#4Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

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#4Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Viscosity controlling agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

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

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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#5Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Softening

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]