Comparison between Melixir Vegan Herbaceous Gel Cleanser vs. Avene Cleanance Soapless Gel Cleanser

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23 Ingredients 17

1
Water
1
Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)
2
Glycerin
2
Water
3
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
3
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
4
Butylene Glycol
4
Zinc Coceth Sulfate
5
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
5
Polysorbate-20
6
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
6
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
7
Cupressus Sempervirens Leaf/​nut/​stem Oil
7
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
8
Ocimum Basilicum (Sweet Basil)
8
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Uniqueness22 out of 23
95.7%
Uniqueness16 out of 17
94.1%

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
9 out of 23
39%
chemical
9 out of 23
39%
natural
2 out of 17
12%
chemical
12 out of 17
71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#41,2-Hexanediol#15
Oily skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract#6Salicylic Acid#17
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil#11Salicylic Acid#17Limonene#23
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#9

Detailed view

Melixir Vegan Herbaceous Gel Cleanser vs. Avene Cleanance Soapless Gel Cleanser
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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#1Avene Thermal Spring Water (Avene Aqua)

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 2

#2Glycerin

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.

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#2Water

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 3

#3Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

Origin: chemical
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

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#4Zinc Coceth Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#5Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

AcrylatesC10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic non-toxic gel used mostly for formulation purposes. It helps manufacturers to achieve the necessary texture of the product (it makes the product thicker). It also has sight healing and antistatic activity.

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#5Polysorbate-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.

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