Comparison between Mixa Anti Imperfection Facial Cleansing Gel vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel
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15 Ingredients 16
1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
2
Decyl Glucoside
3
PEG-8
3
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
4
Coco-Betaine
4
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
5
Hexylene Glycol
5
Polyglyceryl 3-Hydroxylauryl Ether
6
Sodium Chloride
6
PEG-4 Dilaurate
7
Caprylyl Glycol
7
PEG-4 Laurate
8
Citric Acid
8
Zinc PCA
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Uniqueness10 out of 15
66.7%
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
5 out of 15
33%
chemical
9 out of 15
60%
natural
2 out of 16
13%
chemical
12 out of 16
75%
Concerns
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Components by Skin Type
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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Glycerin#9Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#8
Dry skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Sodium Laureth Sulfate#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#10
Detailed view
Mixa Anti Imperfection Facial Cleansing Gel vs. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying 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 Laureth Sulfate
Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
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#2Decyl 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.
Position 3
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#3Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Position 4
#4Coco-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 ]
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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
#5Hexylene Glycol
Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Hexylene Glycol is mostly used for formulation purposes. It’s a good surfactant, emulsifier, and viscosity-reducing agent. It maintains the density of the formulation of the product preventing it from separating. It also makes the product feel better.
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#5Polyglyceryl 3-Hydroxylauryl Ether
Origin: No information
Role: No information