Avant Skincare Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxydising Cleansing Gel Versus IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Avant Skincare Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxydising Cleansing Gel 35 ingredients
IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème 35 ingredients
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Avant Skincare Blue Volcanic Stone Purifying & Antioxydising Cleansing Gel 35 ingredients
IMAGE skincare Clear Cell Clarifying Repair Crème 35 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Laureth-2
CleansingGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Walnut Extract
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Propanediol
SolventDisodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
Antioxidant
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantFerric Chloride
AstringentCalcium Chloride
AstringentManganese Chloride
Skin ConditioningZinc Chloride
SoothingCupric Chloride
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate, Parfum, Sodium Benzoate, Panthenol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Propylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Salicylic Acid, Zinc PCA, Glycerin, Laureth-2, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Walnut Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract, CI 42090, Ferric Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Manganese Chloride, Zinc Chloride, Cupric Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingDicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Cholesterol
Emollient
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingLimonene
Perfuming
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingSymphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Sclerotium Gum, Stearic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Limonene, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract, Sodium Metabisulfite, Ceramide EOP
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 WaterSalicylic 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 AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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