Comparison between Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser vs. Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer

Find out which product is better for your skin.

35 Ingredients 34

1
Water
1
Water
2
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
2
Glycerin
3
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
3
Butylene Glycol
4
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
4
Dimethicone
5
Polysorbate-20
5
Sodium Polyacrylate
6
Sodium Chloride
6
Orris Extract
7
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice Powder
7
Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil
8
Brassica Oleracea Acephala (Kale) Leaf Extract
8
Epigallocatechin Gallate
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Uniqueness29 out of 35
82.9%
Uniqueness28 out of 34
82.4%

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
13 out of 35
37%
chemical
17 out of 35
49%
natural
9 out of 34
26%
chemical
22 out of 34
65%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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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
Dry skin
Positive: 5Negative: 1
Glycerin#2Butylene Glycol#3Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A Palmitate)#12Sodium Hyaluronate#13Allantoin#19Alcohol Denatured#18
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#19Ethylhexyl Palmitate#16PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate#17
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Allantoin#19Hexyl Cinnamal#31Linalool#33

Detailed view

Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser vs. Proactiv Green Tea Moisturizer
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 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 ]
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#2Glycerin

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.

Position 3

#3Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Surfactant
Cleansing
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#3Butylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair protection
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Butylene Glycol is a very popular synthetic alcohol. It helps the product to absorb deeper and faster. It is also a solvent for other ingredients. As for the skin benefits, it helps to attract water and helps to make the skin softer.

Unlike many other “Glycols”, it is not harmful and that's why it is used in many products. It was approved by US FDA and US EPA for usage.

Position 4

#4Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
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#4Dimethicone

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antifoaming agent, Emollient
Silicones
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Dimethicone is the most popular silicone. It makes the skin softer and forms a film adding smooth and silky feeling. This film not only improves how the skin feels but also works as a protective barrier. It also improves the visual appearance of your skin by filling small wrinkles. What you should really know is that this component is difficult to wash off! So make sure you did proper cleansing after using it.

Position 5

#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.

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#5Sodium Polyacrylate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Binding, Emollient, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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