Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser Versus Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser versus Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on March 29, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 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 common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser

Face Cleanser French Brand France

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

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser 25 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser 25 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea (2)

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Anti-Aging

Dark Spots

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)

Acne Trigger

Irritating

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser 25 ingredients

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 • Glycerin • Lauric Acid • Stearic Acid • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Maltooligosyl Glucoside • Palmitic Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Pentaerythrityl Tetrabehenate • Nymphaea Alba Root Extract • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Coco-Betaine • Potassium Hydroxide • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Tocopherol • Citric Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyquaternium-22

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

What it does: Cleansing

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is a surfactant and helps with cleansing the skin.

By binding to water and oil, it helps gently clean skin. It also helps the spreadability of the product.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is also added to help create foam without drying the skin. However, this is depending on the amount of Sodium cocoyl isethionate.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate may not be fungal acne safe.

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Glycerin

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Chlorphenesin

What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Chlorphenesin 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.

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

Citric Acid

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.

Sodium Benzoate

What it does: Masking, Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 36.

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Potassium Sorbate

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 37.

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser 25 ingredients

24% are loved or liked

11% have mixed ratings

41% are disliked or very disliked

24% have no rating yet

24% are loved or liked

4% have mixed ratings

52% are disliked or very disliked

20% have no rating yet

Usage

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients

Dior La Mousse Foaming Cleanser 25 ingredients

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Reviews

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Clarins Purifying Gentle Foaming Cleanser 37 ingredients

4.0 /5

from 1 rating

Great Value (1) Heavy (1) Hydrating (1) Strong Scent (1) Works Well (1)

sarape

2 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

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...

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 exfoliants. And the best part is the smell: It really improves the afterwards feeling of cleanliness. But beware sensitive skins, because it has some fragrance.

The only thing that bothers me is the relation between the consistency and the packaging. At first you think it's great because the thickness of the product will always get you the right amount of it without making a mess like it happens when a cleanser in a packaging like this is too runny. But once you're close to finishing the bottle you will find out how difficult it is to get it out due to the hardness of the plastic. I always end up cutting the bottle and putting it on a jar myself to scoop it with a little spoon. So maybe, this kind of formula would benefit way more from a metallic container like other products with a thick consistency, kinda like the viral hand cream from L'Occitane.