Comparison between Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse Gel vs. Medik8 Clarifying Foam

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28 Ingredients 13

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
2
Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
3
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
3
Niacinamide
4
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
4
Polysorbate-20
5
Sodium Chloride
5
Decyl Glucoside
6
Glycerin
6
Mandelic Acid
7
Mandelic Acid
7
Benzyl Alcohol
8
Phenoxyethanol
8
Salicylic Acid
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Uniqueness23 out of 28
82.1%
Uniqueness8 out of 13
61.5%

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
14 out of 28
50%
chemical
11 out of 28
39%
natural
2 out of 13
15%
chemical
10 out of 13
77%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#6
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 6
Salicylic Acid#9Citric Acid#11Lactic Acid#18Limonene#23Linalool#24Citral#27
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Tocopherol#12
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#8
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#8Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil#9Limonene#13

Detailed view

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse Gel vs. Medik8 Clarifying Foam
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 C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#2Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
Position 3

#3Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

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

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Hair conditioning, Smoothing
Antioxidants
Acne fighting
Pore Shrinking
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 and it’s a superman in cosmetics. This ingredient is researched very well. It has a lot of positive reviews from scientists and experts. It's very important for healthy skin. The lack of this vitamin can cause dryness, itching, and sun sensitivity. The component removes small wrinkles and fine lines, heals wounds, and prevents the forming of cancer cells. It also makes the skin tone even by removing dark spots. It increases ceramide synthesis which increases the overall health of your skin. It fights acne and lowers pores.

Researches say that 4-5% of Niacinamide is the most effective concentration for skincare use.

Position 4

#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 ]
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#4Polysorbate-20

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant
Nutrifying
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Polysorbate 20 doesn’t have any notable skin benefits but is used in cosmetics quite often. Manufacturers use it for formulation purposes. It improves the scent, texture, and feel of the product.

Position 5

#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.

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#5Decyl 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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