5
Shared Ingredients
Ahava Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence vs Ahava Refreshing Cleansing Gel
Comparing Ahava Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence versus Ahava Refreshing Cleansing Gel — shared ingredients, unique components, comedogenic & irritancy ratings and unique benefits.
Comparison Overview
30
Unique to Ahava Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence
18
Unique to Ahava Refreshing Cleansing Gel
Ahava Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence has a lower comedogenic rating, making it the safer pick for acne-prone skin. Ahava Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence scores lower on irritancy, which may suit sensitive skin better. Both products share 5 ingredients in common. Ahava Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence has 30 unique ingredients while Ahava Refreshing Cleansing Gel has 18.
Skin Safety Profile
0%
Comedogenic
17 rated
93%
Safe
30 rated
15%
Irritant
26 rated
Based on 30 rated ingredient s
25%
Comedogenic
8 rated
73%
Safe
22 rated
48%
Irritant
21 rated
Based on 22 rated ingredient s
Ingredient Analysis Matrix
Scale 1 2 3 4 5 low → high
C = Comedogenic S = Safety risk IR = Irritancy
Shared Ingredients (5)
1
Ingredients — Unique to Ahava Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence
PropanediolCSIRZea Mays StarchCSIRGlycolCSIRBis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl SilaneCSIRTrehaloseCSIRGlycerinCSIRSaccharide IsomerateCSIRCryptomeria Japonica Bud ExtractCSIRPhenoxyethanolCSIRAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCSIRBiosaccharide Gum-1CSIRButylene GlycolCSIRTripeptide-3CSIRPeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCSIRAcmella Oleracea ExtractCSIRTrideceth-9CSIRNiacinamideCSIRCalotropis procera callus extractCSIRXanthan GumCSIRChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractCSIRMaris AquaCSIRRosa Centifolia Flower WaterCSIRCaprylyl GlycolCSIRHexanediolCSIRSodium HyaluronateCSIREthylhexylglycerinCSIRGalactoarabinanCSIRPhoenix Dactylifera Fruit ExtractCSIRHexyl CinnamalCSIRAloe Vera leaf juiceCSIR
2
Ingredients — Unique to Ahava Refreshing Cleansing Gel
Ammonium Lauryl SulfateCSIRZinc Coceth SulfateCSIRCocamidopropyl BetaineCSIRMaris SalCSIRHydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideCSIRTocopheryl AcetateCSIRIodopropynyl ButylcarbamateCSIRPeg-4 LaurateCSIRPeg-4 DilaurateCSIRPeg-4CSIRMethylisothiazolinoneCSIRPorphyridium PolysaccharideCSIRZingiber Officinale Root ExtractCSIRGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractCSIRPanax Ginseng Root ExtractCSIRButylphenyl MethylpropionalCSIRLinaloolCSIRForm of vitamin ECSIR
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ahava Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence better than Ahava Refreshing Cleansing Gel for sensitive skin?
By comparing Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence and Refreshing Cleansing Gel side-by-side, you can identify which product has fewer irritants and a better safety profile for sensitive skin. Check the irritancy ratings in the comparison matrix above.
Which product, Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence or Refreshing Cleansing Gel, is safer for acne-prone skin?
The comparison tool highlights comedogenic (pore-clogging) ingredients in both Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence and Refreshing Cleansing Gel. Review the comedogenic ratings above to see which formulation is less likely to cause breakouts.
Do Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence and Refreshing Cleansing Gel share any ingredients?
Our ingredient analysis matrix lists all shared ingredients as well as those unique to either Exclusive Activating Smoothing Essence or Refreshing Cleansing Gel.
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