Updated on February 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA, BHA, niacinamide and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Alejon Oily Cleanser 26 ingredients
Alejon Oily Soap 25 ingredients
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Alejon Oily Cleanser 26 ingredients
Alejon Oily Soap 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Cocamide DEA
EmulsifyingLactic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Algae Extract
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingWater
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside, Panthenol, Allantoin, Niacinamide, Cocamide DEA, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cocamide Mea, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Salvia Officinalis Extract, Glycolic Acid, Algae Extract, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Water
Triethanolamine
BufferingTallow Acid
Cleansing
Tea-Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Tetrasodium EDTA
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingOleic Acid
Emollient
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Nigella Sativa Seed Extract
Perfuming
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trisodium EDTA
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Algae Extract
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingZingiber Officinale Extract
Skin ConditioningTriethanolamine, Tallow Acid, Tea-Lauryl Sulfate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Sulfur, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Oleic Acid, Cocamide Mea, Niacinamide, Nigella Sativa Seed Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trisodium EDTA, Glycolic Acid, Algae Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Caffeine, Phenoxyethanol, Allantoin, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Zingiber Officinale Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinNiacinamide is a multitasking form of vitamin B3 that strengthens the skin barrier, reduces pores and dark spots, regulates oil, and improves signs of aging.
And the best part? It's gentle and well-tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive and reactive skin.
You might have heard of "niacin flush", or the reddening of skin that causes itchiness. Niacinamide has not been found to cause this.
In very rare cases, some individuals may not be able to tolerate niacinamide at all or experience an allergic reaction to it.
If you are experiencing flaking, irritation, and dryness with this ingredient, be sure to double check all your products as this ingredient can be found in all categories of skincare.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
When you apply niacinamide to your skin, your body converts it into nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). NAD is an essential coenzyme that is already found in your cells as "fuel" and powers countless biological processes.
In your skin, NAD helps repair cell damage, produce new healthy cells, support collagen production, strengthen the skin barrier, and fight environmental stressors (like UV and pollution).
Our natural NAD levels start to decline with age, leading to slower skin repair, visible aging, and a weaker skin barrier. By providing your skin niacinamide, you're recharging your skin's NAD levels. This leads to stronger, healthier, and younger looking skin.
Another name for vitamin B3 is nicotinamide. This vitamin is water-soluble and our bodies don't store it. We obtain Vitamin B3 from either food or skincare. Meat, fish, wheat, yeast, and leafy greens contain vitamin B3.
The type of niacinamide used in skincare is synthetically created.
Learn more about NiacinamideSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidAloe Barbadensis Extract is the extract of the whole Aloe plant. It has anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and healing properties.
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. . These vitamins neutralize free radicals.
It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
The polysaccharides in aloe help moisturize your skin.
Despite helping with sunburn, aloe should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis ExtractPhenoxyethanol 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.
We don't have a description for Cocamide Mea yet.
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilThymus Vulgaris Extract is a fragrance.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidAlgae Extract is a confusing name. This is because algae is an informal term for a group of 30,000 aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize.
The term 'algae extract' can refer to any one, or a blend of, the 30,000 types.
Algae is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateCaffeine is most associated with coffee, tea, and cacao. In skincare, it helps with calming inflammation and is rich in antioxidants.
While caffeine is used to treat cellulite and and dark circles, further studies are needed to prove this. It has been believed to help with these skin conditions due to its ability to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow.
Some studies are looking into caffeine's ability to protect against UV rays.
Learn more about CaffeineZingiber Officinale is more commonly known as ginger.
Studies show the ginger root has antioxidant, anti-inflammation, and antimicrobial properties.
We don't have a description for Salix Nigra Bark Extract yet.
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