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

Find out which product is better for your skin.

28 Ingredients 13

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
2
Sorbitol
3
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
3
Glycerin
4
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
4
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
5
Sodium Chloride
5
PEG-8
6
Glycerin
6
Hexylene Glycol
7
Mandelic Acid
7
Coco-Betaine
8
Phenoxyethanol
8
Propylene Glycol
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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
5 out of 13
38%
chemical
7 out of 13
54%

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#3Propylene Glycol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse Gel vs. SkinCeuticals Soothing 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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#2Sorbitol

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Flavoring agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Sorbitol is usually used for making different gels. It helps the product to keep water and it helps to deliver active components deeper into the skin. It is a moisturizing and soothing component. It is usually accepted well by all skin types.

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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#4Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Cleansing agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
Antioxidants
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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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#5PEG-8

Origin: chemical
Role: Humectant, Solvent
Soothing
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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