Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser Versus Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract
Updated on March 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients
Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract 35 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients
Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract 35 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSqualane
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Behenate
Emollient
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Isethionate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Mannitol
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCellulose
AbsorbentChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
CI 77007
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Salicylate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spiraea Ulmaria Extract
AstringentMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialAcrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Gentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Squalane, Propanediol, Glycol Distearate, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Behenate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, C14-22 Alcohols, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sodium Isethionate, Parfum, Mannitol, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cellulose, Chlorphenesin, Citric Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Disodium EDTA, CI 77007, Sodium Salicylate, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Spiraea Ulmaria Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Triethyl Citrate, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cellulose
AbsorbentCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauramide Mipa
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTea-Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water
MaskingSilica
Abrasive
Persea Gratissima Fruit Butter
EmollientParfum
Masking
Phenoxyisopropanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingBenzophenone-2
MaskingButylparaben
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
BHT
Antioxidant
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Butylphenyl Methylpropional
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
CI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cellulose, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauramide Mipa, Glycol Distearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water, Silica, Persea Gratissima Fruit Butter, Parfum, Phenoxyisopropanol, Sodium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzophenone-2, Butylparaben, Disodium EDTA, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Methylisothiazolinone, Chlorphenesin, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, BHT, Benzyl Salicylate, Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, CI 15985
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 GlycerinGlycol 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 DistearateParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumCellulose is the main component of plant cell walls. It is used as an emulsifier, absorbent, and texture enhancer.
This ingredient has many functions:
Fun fact: Cellulose is the most abundant form of organic polymer on Earth.
Learn more about CelluloseChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinDisodium 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 EDTAMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract comes from the seeds of the Moringa oleifera plant.
Moringa seeds have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and skin hydrating properties. These seeds are rich in oils, proteins, monounsaturated fats, and tocopherols.
As an emollient, moringa seed oil helps trap moisture in the skin by creating a film on top. This helps keep your skin hydrated and soft.
Many compounds in moringa seed oil are antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. These compounds include Vitamin E. , catechins, ferulic acid, and more.
Another compound found in Moringa seed oil is oleic acid.
Moringa trees are native to the Himalayan mountains.
Learn more about Moringa Oleifera Seed ExtractIngredient Ratings
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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients
Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser with Orange Extract 35 ingredients
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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients
One of my favorite products of all time. It works amazing for oily and acne-prone skin, being super hydrating and not stripping at all, but without breaking you out. It has this very likeable buttery consistency with some blue particles that will help exfoliate your skin very softly, melting once you rub them against your skin, so It won't damage your skin barrier at all like other harsh physical Show more
