Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser Versus Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser 29 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser 29 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Hordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Sea Whip Extract, Cholesterol, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Lactobacillus Ferment, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Caffeine, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, CI 19140, CI 61570, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate
CleansingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Inulin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Phytate
Cellulose
AbsorbentFructose
Humectant
Glucose
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Cellulose Gum, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Inulin, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Phytate, Cellulose, Fructose, Glucose, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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!
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Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser 29 ingredients
Paula's Choice Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser 17 ingredients
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