Alejon Oily Cleanser Versus Starville Facial Cleanser Gel
Updated on February 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
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, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Alejon Oily Cleanser 26 ingredients
Starville Facial Cleanser Gel 8 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Alejon Oily Cleanser 26 ingredients
Starville Facial Cleanser Gel 8 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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 ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
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 ConditioningBisabolol
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosidePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolAllantoin 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 AllantoinSalicylic 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 AcidThis 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 OilIngredient Ratings
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Alejon Oily Cleanser 26 ingredients
Starville Facial Cleanser Gel 8 ingredients
