Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser Versus True Botanicals Renew Nourishing Cleanser
Updated on March 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser 20 ingredients
True Botanicals Renew Nourishing Cleanser 19 ingredients
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Caudalie Instant Foaming Cleanser 20 ingredients
True Botanicals Renew Nourishing Cleanser 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingCitronellol
Perfuming
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phytate, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Linalool, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citronellol, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Parfum
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Lactyl Lactate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Jasminum Sambac Flower Oil
Masking
Lavandula Hybrida Oil
Emollient
Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Lauryl Lactyl Lactate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Xanthan Gum, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Jasminum Sambac Flower Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Vetiveria Zizanoides Root Oil, Sodium Chloride, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool, Phenethyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is an alkyl glucoside. This just means it is creating by reacting alcohol and sugar. It is a cleansing and foaming ingredient.
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside helps remove the dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolIngredient Ratings
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