Clarins Men Active Face Wash Versus Clinique For Men Face Wash
Updated on February 11, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both 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 and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Clarins Men Active Face Wash 34 ingredients
Clinique For Men Face Wash 24 ingredients
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Clarins Men Active Face Wash 34 ingredients
Clinique For Men Face Wash 24 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Dimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingSodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyisopropanol
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocamide Mipa
EmulsifyingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Laurate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Cleansing
Hierochloe Odorata Extract
MaskingAlpinia Officinarum Root Extract
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Grindelia Robusta Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Parfum, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyisopropanol, Butylene Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocamide Mipa, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, Sodium Laurate, Glycerin, Disodium EDTA, Gaultheria Procumbens Leaf Extract, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Hierochloe Odorata Extract, Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Grindelia Robusta Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Potassium Sorbate, CI 42090, CI 17200
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingLauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sucrose
HumectantDi-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate
Sodium Sulfate
Polyquaternium-7
Laureth-2
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
EDTA
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sucrose, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Hexylene Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Triethylmonium Dimethicone PEG-8 Succinate, Sodium Sulfate, Polyquaternium-7, Laureth-2, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Tocopheryl Acetate, EDTA, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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 WaterSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateChances 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 ChlorideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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