Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk Versus Natio Ageless Gentle Cleansing Milk
Updated on September 18, 2023
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 parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk 21 ingredients
Natio Ageless Gentle Cleansing Milk 22 ingredients
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Clarins Velvet Cleansing Milk 21 ingredients
Natio Ageless Gentle Cleansing Milk 22 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingMelissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Gentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientMaltodextrin
AbsorbentMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientTriethanolamine
BufferingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTetrasodium EDTA
Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Octyldodecanol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethanolamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Parfum, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium EDTA
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 WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.
Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.
In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.
Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.
Learn more about Polysorbate 60Parfum 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 ParfumCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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