Curology The Cleanser Versus Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser
Updated on June 18, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Curology The Cleanser 24 ingredients
Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser 23 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Curology The Cleanser 24 ingredients
Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser 23 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingXylitylglucoside
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingAnhydroxylitol
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Alcohol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Disodium EDTA
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Avena Sativa Leaf Extract
AstringentWater, Acrylates Copolymer, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Xylitylglucoside, Propanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Stearic Acid, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xylitol, Panthenol, Coconut Alcohol, Citric Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Avena Sativa Leaf Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingOctyldodecanol
EmollientPolyacrylate-33
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingMontmorillonite
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingBisabolol
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Phytate
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Propylene Carbonate
SolventLinalool
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Octyldodecanol, Polyacrylate-33, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Rice Oil Glycereth-8 Esters, Phospholipids, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Bisabolol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Phytate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzoic Acid, Propylene Carbonate, Linalool, Farnesol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.Â
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium cocoyl isethionate is a natural ingredient from coconut oil. It is an ultra gentle cleanser that gives a nice foam without drying the skin or impacting the skin barrier.
The amount of foam created depends on the amount of sodium cocoyl isethionate used in the product.
This ingredient also helps improve the spreadability of a product.
Learn more about Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateWater. 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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