Apivita Natural Cosmetics Cleansing Creamy Foam Face & Eyes Versus Vichy Normaderm Phytoaction Cleansing Gel
Updated on May 31, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Apivita Natural Cosmetics Cleansing Creamy Foam Face & Eyes 26 ingredients
Vichy Normaderm Phytoaction Cleansing Gel 17 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Apivita Natural Cosmetics Cleansing Creamy Foam Face & Eyes 26 ingredients
Vichy Normaderm Phytoaction Cleansing Gel 17 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCoco-Betaine
CleansingPEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Astringent
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialMagnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Coco-Betaine, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Glycol Distearate, Propolis Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Rosa Canina Fruit Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Panthenol, Glycerin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Citric Acid, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Hexyl Cinnamal
Salicylic Acid 0.5%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingPropanediol
SolventPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Bifida Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Parfum
Masking
Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Water, Coco-Betaine, Propanediol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Zinc Gluconate, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Copper Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Parfum
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 WaterCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.
Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.
There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate is a chelating agent. Chelating agents help prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps prevent unwanted effects and reactions from a product. These metal ions may come from water and are found in miniscule amounts.
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate can also help other preservatives be more effective.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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.
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Apivita Natural Cosmetics Cleansing Creamy Foam Face & Eyes 26 ingredients
Vichy Normaderm Phytoaction Cleansing Gel 17 ingredients
Reviews
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Apivita Natural Cosmetics Cleansing Creamy Foam Face & Eyes 26 ingredients
Great product. Affordable, does it's jobs, doesn't irritate at all the skin, and you can feel it squeaky clean AND hydrated. It removes the makeup, which I find it awesome and smells really nice. Definitely recomment it for people with sensitive skin but if you're experiencing acne, this will not help much. If you're in a post-acne period (like me) and you avoid products that strip you out, it's a Show more
Vichy Normaderm Phytoaction Cleansing Gel 17 ingredients
I've tried a numerous amount of cleansers for my acne prone skin, but I always come back to this one! If you have acne prone skin that reacts well to salicylic acid - you should definitely give Vichy a try!
Amazing
I love this product. Make skin feel fresh after using this cleanser. I apply it with bit of water and massage into my skin . I wait a minute to wash it of..it keeps my acne away.
