Comparison between Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse vs. SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Cleansing Gel

Find out which product is better for your skin.

23 Ingredients 16

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
2
Coco-Betaine
3
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
3
Propylene Glycol
4
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
4
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
5
Sodium Chloride
5
Sorbitol
6
Glycerin
6
Glycerin
7
Salicylic Acid
7
Glycolic Acid
8
Mandelic Acid
8
Triethanolamine
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Uniqueness18 out of 23
78.3%
Uniqueness11 out of 16
68.8%

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
11 out of 23
48%
chemical
10 out of 23
43%
natural
6 out of 16
38%
chemical
9 out of 16
56%

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#7
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 4
Salicylic Acid#7Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract#10Lactic Acid#15Limonene#22
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Propylene Glycol#3Glycerin#6Sodium Laureth Sulfate#9
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycolic Acid#7Salicylic Acid#12Menthol#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Glycolic Acid#7Salicylic Acid#12Menthol#14

Detailed view

Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse vs. SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Cleansing Gel
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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#2Coco-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 ]
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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#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

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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#4PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
PEG
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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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#5Sorbitol

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.

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