Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel versus Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser .
Published on February 13, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 16 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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).
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
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser 24 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser 24 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Glycerin • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate • Squalane • Cocoyl Proline • Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil • Sodium Levulinate • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Medicago Sativa Leaf Extract • Magnesium Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Gluconate • Caramel • Citric Acid • Linalool
Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Glycerin • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate • Squalane • Cocoyl Proline • Moringa Oleifera Leaf Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Oil • Salvia Sclarea Oil • Hydrolyzed Pea Protein • Medicago Sativa Extract • Sodium Levulinate • Caramel • Magnesium Chloride • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Gluconate • Citric Acid • Citral • Citronellol • Linalool
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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. 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!
Learn more about WaterBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a synthetic cleansing agent, though it is derived from coconut oil.
It is used to enhance the texture of products by boosting lather and thickening the texture. As a cleanser, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is mild.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.
By binding to water and oil, it helps gently clean skin. It also helps the spreadability of the product.
Sodium cocoyl isethionate is also added to help create foam without drying the skin. However, this is depending on the amount of Sodium cocoyl isethionate.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Disodium Coco-Glucoside Citrate.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.
Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.
Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).
In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.
The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.
Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.
Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.
Read more about squalene with an "e".
Learn more about SqualaneBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Cocoyl Proline.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Sodium levulinate is the a sodium salt of Levulinic Acid. If dissolved in an aqueous solution, the two ingredients become identical.
It is a skin conditioning agent, meaning it helps soften and hydrate your skin.
According to Cosmetic Ingredient Review, the highest amounts of sodium levulinate are found in mouthwashes at 0.62%.
Learn more about Sodium LevulinateBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Pea Protein.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 11.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
This is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Caramel.
Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
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:
Learn more about Citric AcidBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolBiossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser 24 ingredients
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Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
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Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel 19 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser 24 ingredients
JenniferMcCain_395
Gave me a massive allergic reaction
I like the texture of the cleanser and the lather it produces. However, immediately after rinsing it off and...
Gave me a massive allergic reaction
I like the texture of the cleanser and the lather it produces. However, immediately after rinsing it off and patting my skin dry I saw that most of my face was bright red. It took almost 2 hours to calm down and after it did I was left with very dry patches around the perimeter of where the red patches were. I had to return it - no good on my skin.
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