Comparison between SkinCeuticals Anti-Aging Firming Set With C E Ferulic Vitamin C vs. Kristin Ess Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo

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57 Ingredients 38

1
C E Ferulic: Aqua/Water
1
Water
2
Dipropylene Glycol
2
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
4
Glycerin
4
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
5
Laureth-23
5
Sodium Chloride
6
Phenoxyethanol
6
Fragrance
7
Tocopherol
7
Phenoxyethanol
8
Ferulic Acid
8
Glycerin
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Uniqueness50 out of 57
87.7%
Uniqueness33 out of 38
86.8%

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
12 out of 57
21%
chemical
42 out of 57
74%
natural
19 out of 38
50%
chemical
15 out of 38
39%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)#3Glycerin#4Tocopherol#7Glycerin#11Propylene Glycol#15Caffeine#35
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Laureth-23#5Stearic Acid#45
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Titanium Dioxide#36Citric Acid#53
Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 2
Glycerin#8Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil#24Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#25Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#26Sodium Laureth Sulfate#2Sodium Lauryl Sulfate#4
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil#26Sorbitan Oleate#32Algin#33
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#25Citric Acid#13Algin#33

Detailed view

SkinCeuticals Anti-Aging Firming Set With C E Ferulic Vitamin C vs. Kristin Ess Deep Clean Clarifying Shampoo
Position 1

#1C E Ferulic: Aqua/Water

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#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

#2Dipropylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dipropylene Glycol is a solvent, emulsifier, viscosity decreasing, and masking agent. It helps to extract useful chemicals from plants and leaves, making natural components in a product more effective. It also helps to hydrate the skin. Considered safe for health and doesn't irritate the skin in common concentration.

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#2Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin
Position 3

#3Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
UV Protection
Soothing
Anti-aging
Lightening
Elasticity improvement
Rejuvenation
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Vitamin C is known for its strong antioxidant activity. It helps to slow down aging processes. The other positive effect of this ingredient is that it helps to make skin tone even. It's a great ingredient to counter dark areas and uneven skin tone. It's well-researched and considered safe. But it's acid and can irritate the skin if used too often.

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#3Cocamidopropyl 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.

Position 4

#4Glycerin

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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#4Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Bad for dry skin
Bad for dry skin

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is a surfactant. It helps cosmetic products to remove all the sebum and dirt from your skin. Water can't dissolve sebum on its own because sebum contains oils. Surfactants help water get into sebum and wash off all the unnecessary stuff from your skin.

The component also helps to form a nice foam. The foam allows to spread the product evenly. which is important for good cleansing.

The component is researched quite well. Studies showed that it doesn't have any negative impact on human health if you apply it to your skin. It can be toxic only if you take SLS inside, but we doubt that somebody likes to drink shampoo or eat soap.

However, the component has its negative side. It can dry out skin or hair too much. You can suffer from this effect if you have dry skin. Plus it can make your hair less protected because natural sebum works like a barrier. Washing it off completely isn't the best idea.

Position 5

#5Laureth-23

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#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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