Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of alkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash versus L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser .
Last updated on October 18, 2023. Published on February 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, 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 sulfates
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
alkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash 22 ingredients
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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alkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash 22 ingredients
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients
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alkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash 22 ingredients
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Tocopherol • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Parfum • Glyceryl Oleate • Zinc PCA • Laureth-4 • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Coco-Glucoside • Peg-4 Rapeseedamide • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Lecithin • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Limonene • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Coco-Glucoside • Coco-Betaine • Sucrose Cocoate • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate • Phenoxyethanol • Glyceryl Oleate • Sodium Chloride • Citric Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Benzoate • Propanediol • Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate • Lecithin • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Tocopherol • Parfum • Linalool
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about Wateralkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth Sulfatealkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin 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 Glycerinalkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about Tocopherolalkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl Palmitatealkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Parfumalkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 8.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Glyceryl Oleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.
alkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.
This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.
Learn more about Coco-Glucosidealkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate isn't fungal acne safe.
alkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about Lecithinalkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 16.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Benzoatealkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium Chloridealkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 20.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric Acidalkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash contains this as ingredient number 21.
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
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alkmene My Tea Tree Oil Deep Facial Cleansing Wash 22 ingredients
L'Occitane Aqua Reotier Water Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients
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