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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser versus Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment .

Published on March 29, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
General Moisturizer American Brand United States

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).

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (3)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideIsononyl IsononanoateCaffeineC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateNiacinamideLactobacillus FermentCetearyl OlivateButylene GlycolPolysorbate 60Ascorbyl TetraisopalmitateMarrubium Vulgare ExtractPlantago Lanceolata Leaf ExtractPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus FlowerMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractTeprenone PhospholipidsHyaluronic AcidSyringa Vulgaris Leaf Cell Culture ExtractSphingolipidsAstaxanthinBisabololEuterpe Oleracea Fruit OilRubus Idaeus Seed OilHoneyDimethyl IsosorbideCeramide NPPhenyl T-ButylnitroneTocopherolGlutathioneTetrahydrodiferuloylmethaneTetrahydrodemethoxydiferuloylmethaneTetrahydrobisdemethoxydiferuloylmethaneErgothioneineXanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolCarbomerSorbitan OlivateBenzimidazole Diamond Amidoethyl Urea Carbamoyl Propyl PolymethylsilsesquioxaneMicaDextranCitric AcidSodium HydroxideAcrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate CopolymerCI 77891EthylhexylglycerinIsohexadecaneMaltodextrinPolysorbate 80Acetyl Tributyl CitrateTetrasodium EDTASorbitan OleateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateSodium GlycolatePolysorbate 20PhenoxyethanolO-Cymen-5-Ol

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Astaxanthin is a carotene pigment and red pigment. It's what makes salmon a pink color.

Astaxanthin is an antioxidant and protects cells from free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that damage our cells.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 25.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 39.

5
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 46.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 40.

7
What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

O-Cymen-5-Ol is a preservative.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 62.

8
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 29.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 60.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.

Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 30.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 55.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

Allies of Skin Molecular Silk Amino Hydrating Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 32.

Allies of Skin Peptide & Antioxidants Firming Daily Treatment contains this as ingredient number 58.

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38% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet

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