Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract versus Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed .
Published on September 07, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and sulfates
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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
Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract 35 ingredients
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed 31 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract 35 ingredients
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed 31 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract 35 ingredients
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed 31 ingredients
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cellulose • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Lauramide Mipa • Glycol Distearate • Cetearyl Glucoside • Glycerin • Acrylates Copolymer • Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water • Silica • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Parfum • Phenoxyisopropanol • Sodium Chloride • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Benzophenone-2 • Butylparaben • Disodium EDTA • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Methylisothiazolinone • Chlorphenesin • Ethylparaben • Methylparaben • BHA • Benzyl Salicylate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Limonene • Linalool • Geraniol • CI 15985
Water • Glycerin • Stearic Acid • Myristic Acid • Potassium Hydroxide • Dimethicone • Lauric Acid • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Tipa-Laureth Sulfate • Glycol Distearate • Glyceryl Behenate • Ozokerite • Parfum • Propylene Glycol • Tetrasodium EDTA • Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide • Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice • Maltodextrin • Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Extract • Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract • Lactobacillus • Potassium Sorbate • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • BHT • Benzyl Salicylate • Butyl Phenylacetate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Limonene • Linalool • Titanium Dioxide
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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 WaterClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 1.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 7.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 GlycerinClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 9.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 2.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 15.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 13.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 14.
MCI is a preservative and known skin-irritant. It has anti-bacteria anti-fungal properties.
Studies spanning several decades have shown this ingredient to cause skin irritation and allergies.
MCI is commonly combined with methylisothiazolinone (MI). Other names for this mixture include Kathon CG and Euxyl K 100.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 23.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 23.
MI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinoneClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 25.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 24.
Benzyl Salicylate is a solvent and fragrance additive. It is an ester of benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid. This ingredient can be naturally found in some plants and plant extracts.
In fragrances, Benzyl Salicylate may be a solvent or a fragrance component. In synthetic musk scents, it is used as a solvent. For floral fragrances such as lilac and jasmine, it is used as a fragrance component. The natural scent of Benzyl Salicylate is described as "lightly-sweet, slightly balsamic".
While Benzyl Salicylate has been associated with contact dermatitis and allergies, emerging studies show it may not be caused by this ingredient alone.
However, this ingredient is often used with fragrances and other components that may cause allergies. It is still listed as a known allergen in the EU. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Another study from 2021 shows Benzyl Salicylate may have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Benzyl SalicylateClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 30.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 26.
Butylphenyl Methylpropional is a synthetic fragrance. You might know it as "lilial". The scent of this ingredient is floral-like and similar to the scent of lily flowers.
In March of 2022, the EU banned this ingredient in both rinse-off and leave-on products. This is because research found Butylphenyl Methylpropional to disrupt fertility in rats.
This ingredient is also a known EU allergen, meaning it is likely to cause an allergic reaction. Irritated skin can be damaging.
We always recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns or questions about this ingredient.
Learn more about Butylphenyl MethylpropionalClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 31.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 28.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 32.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 29.
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 LinaloolClarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract contains this as ingredient number 33.
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract 35 ingredients
Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Cottonseed 31 ingredients
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Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract 35 ingredients
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