Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator Versus Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel
Updated on December 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe exfoliators. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator 28 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator 28 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPolylactic Acid
Abrasive
Hexyldecyl Stearate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Distearate
Emulsifying
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingVitis Vinifera Fruit Water
Skin ConditioningBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPotassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMenthol
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Vitis Vinifera Juice
Antioxidant
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Water, Polylactic Acid, Hexyldecyl Stearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Arachidyl Alcohol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Parfum, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Menthol, Sodium Phytate, Vitis Vinifera Juice, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Alcohol, Limonene, Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingCellulose
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Antimicrobial
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Dextrin
AbsorbentGardenia Florida Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningBioflavonoids
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract
AstringentEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Cellulose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf/Stem Water, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Allantoin, Carthamus Tinctorius Flower Extract, Propanediol, Dextrin, Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract, Disodium EDTA, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Glycerin, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract, Bioflavonoids, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caprylyl Glycol, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Brassica Oleracea Italica Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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Caudalie Deep Cleansing Exfoliator 28 ingredients
Anua Heartleaf LHA Moisture Peeling Gel 22 ingredients
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