COSRX Low pH First Cleansing Milk Gel Versus Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
HumectantOlive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclomethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dipropylene Glycol, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Arginine, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Allantoin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Cyclomethicone, Disodium EDTA, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Arachidic Acid
Cleansing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Capric Acid
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Oleic Acid
Emollient
Pancratium Maritimum Extract
BleachingPolyquaternium-7
Potassium Benzoate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbitol
Humectant
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xylitol
Humectant
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Glycerin, Water, Stearic Acid, Myristic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Glyceryl Stearate, Anhydroxylitol, Arachidic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Capric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Niacinamide, Oleic Acid, Pancratium Maritimum Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Potassium Benzoate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
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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.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCaprylyl 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 GlycolWater. 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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