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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser versus Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel .

Last updated on December 10, 2023. Published on March 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 23 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser Malaysian Brand Malaysia
Face Cleanser Malaysian Brand Malaysia

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

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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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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating (4)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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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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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 5.

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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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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.

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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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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.

Rose Geranium contains antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It has been shown to reduce bacteria and fungus. Due to these properties, Rose Geranium may help reduce acne.

The antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging, such as fine-lines and wrinkles.

Fragrant components of Rose Geranium include citronellol and geraniol. These may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns. The scent of Rose Geranium closely resembles traditional roses.

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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Hydrolyzed Algin.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing, Tonic

We don't have a description for Hypericum Perforatum Extract.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.

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What it does: Humectant, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

We don't have a description for Maris Aqua.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 26.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract is from the Roman Chamomile flower.

Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract helps soothe the skin and contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 29.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 27.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract may help soothe your skin by reducing inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits NO production safely, therefore reducing inflammation.

Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.

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Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 30.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Astringent, Skin Conditioning

Centaurea Cyanus Flower extract comes from the cornflower, Centaurea cyanus. The cornflower is native to Europe.

Cornflowers contain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It contains high amounts of anxiotidants such as Vitamin C. They also contain flavonoids and anthocyanins.

Folk medicine in European cultures used cornflowers to help treat eye inflammation.

Fun fact: Cornflowers were used to determine if love was returned. Young men would wear cornflowers and if the color faded quickly, it meant the love was not reciprocated.

Learn more about Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 31.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.

Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.

Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.

Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 32.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Tilia Cordata Flower Extract.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 33.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising, Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Hydroxyethylcellulose is used to improve the texture of products. It is created from a chemical reaction involving ethylene oxide and alkali-cellulose. Cellulose is a sugar found in plant cell walls and help give plants structure.

Hydroxyethylcellulose helps stabilize products by preventing ingredients from separating. It can also help thicken the texture of a product.

This ingredient can also be found in pill medicines to help our bodies digest other ingredients.

Learn more about Hydroxyethylcellulose

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 34.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 32.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract comes from the microalga, Chlorella vulgaris. It is hydrating and contains antioxidants. Studies also show Chlorella Vulgaris may help in rebuilding collagen and elastin.

Antioxidants help with the signs of aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules, if left unchecked, may damage skin cells and DNA. On top of that, Chlorella Vulgaris helps condition and hydrate the skin.

Chlorella Vulgaris is made up of lipids, carbohydrates, and chlorophyll.

This ingredient is commonly used as food additive in Japan.

Learn more about Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Caring Milk Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 35.

Clinelle PureSWISS Hydracalm Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 33.

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26% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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