Comparison between Somethinc Calm Down Skinpair Bubble Cleanser vs. Viva Cosmetics Viva Whitening Cream

Find out which product is better for your skin.

Ingredients in both products 3
Components only in Somethinc Calm Down Skinpair Bubble Cleanser 25
Uniqueness: 89.3%
Components only in Viva Cosmetics Viva Whitening Cream 20
Uniqueness: 87.0%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Water
1
Water
2
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
2
Glyceryl Stearate SE
3
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
3
Cetyl Alcohol
4
Glycerin
4
Stearic Acid
5
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
6
Petrolatum
7
Panthenol
7
PEG-100 Stearate
8
Propylene Glycol
8
Butylene Glycol
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Positive Effects

Find out what good effects the product has
Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Lightening, Lifting, Healing, Hair protection, Hair growth stimulating
Effects unique for Calm Down Skinpair Bubble Cleanser:
Elasticity improvement, Nutrifying, Antifungal, Antiseptic, Deodorant, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair gloss
Effects unique for Viva Whitening Cream:
UV Protection, Protection, Hair volumizing
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ECO Metrics

Find out how eco-friendly the components are
Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 28
29%
chemical
17 out of 28
61%
natural
7 out of 23
30%
chemical
13 out of 23
57%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Glycerin#4Panthenol#7Propylene Glycol#8
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#12Citric Acid#20
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#5Butylene Glycol#8Arbutin#15
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Glyceryl Stearate SE#2Stearic Acid#4Petrolatum#6
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#16

Detailed view

Somethinc Calm Down Skinpair Bubble Cleanser vs. Viva Cosmetics Viva Whitening Cream
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

#2Cocamidopropyl 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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#2Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

Position 3

#3Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

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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#4Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

Position 5

#5Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Foaming, Hair conditioning, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#5Propylene 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.

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