Comparison between Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse Gel vs. SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser

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28 Ingredients 28

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
2
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
3
Glycerin
4
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
4
Propanediol
5
Sodium Chloride
5
Cetyl Alcohol
6
Glycerin
6
Methyl Gluceth-20
7
Mandelic Acid
7
Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate
8
Phenoxyethanol
8
PEG-100 Stearate
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Uniqueness20 out of 28
71.4%
Uniqueness20 out of 28
71.4%

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
8 out of 28
29%
chemical
19 out of 28
68%

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: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#3Allantoin#19
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Allantoin#19Glycolic Acid#27Glyceryl Stearate SE#9
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#19Limonene#14Glycolic Acid#27

Detailed view

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse Gel vs. SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser
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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#2C12-15 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 3

#3Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

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

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
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.

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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#4Propanediol

Origin: chemical
Role: Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 2 ]

Propanediol is a good solvent, emollient and humectant. It helps to moisturize the skin and prevent moisture loss. In haircare products, it conditions hair and improves absorption 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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#5Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
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 ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

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