Wishful Get Clean 2% PHA & Sea Moss Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Works for
ExfoliationGluconolactone, Salicylic acid + 1 moreWorks well
“- 2% Gluconic Acid (PHA): Gently exfoliates for visibly even skin tone and texture.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: gluconolactone, salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Gluconolactone + 1 moreWorks well
“This cleanser is packed with coconut and amino acid-derived surfactants to melt away makeup while salicylic acid and willow bark work to unclog pores without stripping the skin.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: gluconolactone
CleansingCocamidopropyl betaine, Potassium cocoyl glycinate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Get Clean 2% PHA & Sea Moss Gentle Foaming Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, hexylene glycol, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, potassium cocoyl glycinate, sodium dodoxynol-40 sulfate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCocamidopropyl betaine~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betainePotassium cocoyl glycinate~2.7–4%
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoamphodiacetateAcrylates copolymer~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerSodium chloride~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGluconolactone~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneTromethamine~1–1.5%
1,2-hexanediol~0.5–1.15%
Chondrus crispus extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractSalix alba bark extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCeramide np~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npSalicylic acid~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidStyrene/vp copolymer~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lauryl glucoside~0.35–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPolyglyceryl-10 laurate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.5%
Hexylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolSodium dodoxynol-40 sulfate~0.1–0.45%
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light
More about Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolAlcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholTris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Disodium cocoamphodiacetate, Acrylates copolymer, Sodium chloride, Gluconolactone, Tromethamine, 1,2-hexanediol, Chondrus crispus extract, Salix alba bark extract, Ceramide np, Salicylic acid, Styrene/vp copolymer, Lauryl glucoside, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hexylene glycol, Sodium dodoxynol-40 sulfate, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Alcohol, Tris(tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) citrate, Sorbic acid, Parfum, Benzyl salicylate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| WishfulGet Clean 2% PHA & Sea Moss Gentle Foaming CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | ExuviancePore Clarifying Cleanser | THE FACE SHOPTea Tree Foaming Cleanser | CetaphilGentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 83% | 82% |
| Price | $25.00 | $37.00+$12.00 | $17.20−$7.80 | $9.36−$15.64 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 12 | 4 of 12 | 4 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Arginine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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