Comparison between Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica Gel With Cu-Zn vs. Simple Micellar Gel Wash

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17 Ingredients 18

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium Chloride
2
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
3
Propylene Glycol
4
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
4
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
5
Decyl Glucoside
5
Sodium Chloride
6
Butylene Glycol
6
Panthenol
7
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
7
Citric Acid
8
Coco-Glucoside
8
Disodium EDTA
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Uniqueness14 out of 17
82.4%
Uniqueness15 out of 18
83.3%

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 17
29%
chemical
10 out of 17
59%
natural
5 out of 18
28%
chemical
13 out of 18
72%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Butylene Glycol#6Sodium Laureth Sulfate#3
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 2
Isopropyl Alcohol#13Citric Acid#15
Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#3Panthenol#6Glycerin#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Potassium Chloride#14
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Citric Acid#7

Detailed view

Uriage Bariéderm Cleansing Cica Gel With Cu-Zn vs. Simple Micellar Gel Wash
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 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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#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.

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
Bad for dry skin
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#3Propylene 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.

Position 4

#4Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#4Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Position 5

#5Decyl 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.

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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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