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Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion Versus Vanicream Gentle Facial Cleanser

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
French Brand
American Brand

Updated on July 23, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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Cleansing, Foaming

Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.

Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.

This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.

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Buffering

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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47% use in am
53% use in pm
97% use every day
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58% use in pm
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