Aqualogica Detan+ Smoothie Face Wash With Cherry Tomato & Glycolic Acid Versus Garnier Pure Active Neem Face Wash
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPolyacrylate-33
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Betaine
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Xylitol
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPalmaria Palmata Extract
Skin ProtectingGlyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Menthol
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Stomach Extract
HumectantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 14720
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyacrylate-33, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Sodium PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Betaine, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzophenone-4, Xylitol, Glucose, Sodium Benzoate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Panthenol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Parfum, Niacinamide, Anhydroxylitol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Palmaria Palmata Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Menthol, Glycolic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stomach Extract, Propylene Glycol, CI 14720, CI 19140
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-8
HumectantSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
MaskingCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantLinalool
Perfuming
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium EDTA
Menthol
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Water, Coco-Betaine, PEG-8, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, CI 19140, CI 42090, Linalool, Zinc Gluconate, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium EDTA, Menthol, Butylene Glycol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Tartrazine is created from petroleum and is water-soluble.
Some people may experience allergies from this dye, especially asthmatics and those with an aspirin intolerance.
Learn more about CI 19140Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate is a surfactant and helps cleanse skin. It is created from the fatty acids of coconut oil.
Surfactants help rinse oil, dirt, and other pollutants easily from skin. It has a faint fruit-like scent.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholParfum 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.
Learn more about ParfumSodium 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.
It 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 BenzoateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
