Comparison between Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash vs. Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser

Purpose

Gentle Cleansing Wash

Youth To The People

Superfood Cleanser

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9 Ingredients 35

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Water

PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate

PEG-150 Distearate

Polysorbate-20

Sodium Lauroampho Pg-Acetate Phosphate

Sodium Chloride

Fragrance

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder

Quaternium-15 (Formaldehyde Releaser)

Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Leaf Extract

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Uniqueness7 out of 9

77.8%

Uniqueness33 out of 35

94.3%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

2 out of 9

22%

chemical

7 out of 9

78%

natural

13 out of 35

37%

chemical

17 out of 35

49%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Sodium Laureth Sulfate^#3

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 0

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#12Glycerin^#14Panthenol^#15

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract^#10

Sensitive skin

Positive: 2Negative: 4

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder^#7Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract^#12Citric Acid^#23Hexyl Cinnamal^#32Linalool^#33Limonene^#34

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Purpose Gentle Cleansing Wash vs. Youth To The People Superfood 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

#2PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Surfactant

Softening

PEG

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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#2Cocamidopropyl 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 ]

Position 3

#3Sodium 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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#3Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Origin: natural

Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant

Cleansing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Position 4

#4Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

Cleansing

Hair conditioning

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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#4Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate

Origin: No information

Role: No information

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Position 5

#5PEG-150 Distearate

Origin: chemical

Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant

PEG

Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

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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.