Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion Versus Boots Everyday Cucumber Face Wash
Updated on July 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
Boots Everyday Cucumber Face Wash 33 ingredients
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Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
Boots Everyday Cucumber Face Wash 33 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Laureth-4
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tetrasodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Disodium Phosphate
BufferingHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingLimonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientDenatonium Benzoate
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Benzoic Acid
Masking
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Glycol Distearate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Laureth-4, Sodium Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Citrate, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Parfum, Retinyl Palmitate, Disodium Phosphate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Citronellol, Sorbitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Limonene, Linalool, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Denatonium Benzoate, Tocopherol, Benzoic Acid, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium Phosphate is a water-soluble powder used as a pH adjuster.
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.
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 BenzoateSodium 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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
Boots Everyday Cucumber Face Wash 33 ingredients
Reviews
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Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
Boots Everyday Cucumber Face Wash 33 ingredients
I have a weird relationship with this cleanser, I think my skin reacts differently every time I use it. Mostly I’d say it’s fine, smells nice, feels nice when I’m using it, sometimes leaves my skin really soft and clean, but the rest of the time seems to give my skin a lot more texture and barely cleanses at all. I have no idea why it happens, it seems to be down to whether or not it wants to Show more
