Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk Versus Clarins Total Cleansing Oil

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk versus Clarins Total Cleansing Oil .

Last updated on January 02, 2024. Published on January 22, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 9 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil

Face Cleanser French Brand France

Makeup Remover 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).

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

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Ingredient Info

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Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk 21 ingredients

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil 16 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 Velvet Cleansing Milk 21 ingredients

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea

Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Anti-Aging

Scar Healing

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Irritating

Rosacea

Eczema

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Ingredients Compared

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

Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk 21 ingredients

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients

Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Propanediol • C14-22 Alcohols • Polysorbate 60 • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Parfum • Sodium Citrate • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Xanthan Gum • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • T-Butyl Alcohol • Gentiana Lutea Extract • Maltodextrin • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • C9-12 Alkane • Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Water • Propanediol • Parfum • Tocopherol • Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract • Sodium Citrate • Gentiana Lutea Extract • Citric Acid • Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract • Maltodextrin • Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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 Velvet Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.

Propanediol

What it does: Solvent

Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 5.

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 9.

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sodium Citrate

What it does: Buffering, Masking

Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.

Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.

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Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 10.

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 10.

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 Velvet Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 13.

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract.

Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 17.

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 9.

Gentiana Lutea Extract

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Gentiana Lutea Extract.

Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 19.

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.

Maltodextrin

What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.

As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.

Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.

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Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.

Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Moringa 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.

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Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.

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

Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk 21 ingredients

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients

33% are loved or liked

14% have mixed ratings

33% are disliked or very disliked

19% have no rating yet

31% are loved or liked

19% have mixed ratings

25% are disliked or very disliked

25% have no rating yet

Usage

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Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk 21 ingredients

Clarins Total Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients

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Reviews

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Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk 21 ingredients

Velvet Cleansing Milk hasn't been rated yet.

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Clarins Total Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients

3.5 /5

from 2 ratings

Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Expensive (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1) Oily (1)

sarape

2 months ago · Combination Skin

Review

It's a very lightweight formula, easy to emulsify and rinse that will erase the majority of your makeup, but still not completely. I've found other...

It's a very lightweight formula, easy to emulsify and rinse that will erase the majority of your makeup, but still not completely. I've found other makeup removers to be more effective for half the price, so I was expecting a better performance for such a price point. Plus, i won't recommend it in case you have oily/acne-prone skin: Even after rinsing it thoroughly it still breaks me out. I guess some of the oils somehow get stuck inside my pores.