Aiken Tea Tree Oil Moisturizer Versus Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash
Updated on December 05, 2023
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Aiken Tea Tree Oil Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash 23 ingredients
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Aiken Tea Tree Oil Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash 23 ingredients
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Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Polyacrylate-13
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingBisabolol
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Water, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polyacrylate-13, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Allantoin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Carbomer, Bisabolol, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Butylene Glycol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water
AstringentCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin
MaskingIodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantolactone
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingThymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc PCA
Humectant
Water, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Benzophenone-4, Citric Acid, Hydrated Silica, Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf Extract, Xanthan Gum, Zinc PCA
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Aiken Tea Tree Oil Moisturizer 24 ingredients
Simple Skincare Daily Skin Detox Purifying Face Wash 23 ingredients
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