Cosmoderm Tea Tree Oil Soothing Water Gel Versus Acnes Clear and Whitening Wash (For Oily & Troubled Skin)
Updated on November 12, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Cosmoderm Tea Tree Oil Soothing Water Gel 18 ingredients
Acnes Clear and Whitening Wash (For Oily & Troubled Skin) 24 ingredients
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Cosmoderm Tea Tree Oil Soothing Water Gel 18 ingredients
Acnes Clear and Whitening Wash (For Oily & Troubled Skin) 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethoxydiglycol
HumectantEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Niacinamide, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethoxydiglycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopherol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan Caprylate
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPalmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-2 Stearate Se
EmulsifyingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Lauramide DEA
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Chloride
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Butyl Avocadate
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin, Water, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, PEG-2 Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Lauric Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Lauramide DEA, Alcohol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Butyl Avocadate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Cosmoderm Tea Tree Oil Soothing Water Gel 18 ingredients
Acnes Clear and Whitening Wash (For Oily & Troubled Skin) 24 ingredients
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Cosmoderm Tea Tree Oil Soothing Water Gel 18 ingredients
just putting this out there, i've used this before i actually started to care about my skin (at that time i didn't know what cleanser to use) so i just picked a random cleanser and omg, nothing could've explain how much i don't like this. first of all the smell is really something else, then after i wash my face and wait for a few minutes, my face became super oily?? especially on the nose, i just Show more
