Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion Versus Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion versus Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel .

Published on July 25, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel

Toner American Brand United States

Face Cleanser Canadian Brand Canada

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

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

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Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion 19 ingredients

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel 13 ingredients

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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Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion 19 ingredients

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel 13 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Brightening

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Ingredients Compared

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

Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion 19 ingredients

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel 13 ingredients

Water • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Avena Sativa Kernel Flour • Glycereth-26 • Chrysanthemum Parthenium Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice • Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane • Ethylhexylglycerin • Pentylene Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Succinoglycan • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Hydroxide • Citric Acid • Sodium Metabisulfite • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate

Water • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Steareth-20 • Ethylene/Methacrylate Copolymer • Lauryl Glucoside • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

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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Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

Glycerin

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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Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

Sodium Hydroxide

What it does: Buffering

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 13.

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.

Citric Acid

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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Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 14.

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.

Potassium Sorbate

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.

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Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Aveeno Calm + Restore Soothing Face Toning Lotion contains this as ingredient number 19.

Marcelle Ultra Gentle Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

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