De:Maf All Day Glow Creamy Milk Cleanser Versus APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Cleansing Oil
Updated on December 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
De:Maf All Day Glow Creamy Milk Cleanser 33 ingredients
APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Cleansing Oil 30 ingredients
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De:Maf All Day Glow Creamy Milk Cleanser 33 ingredients
APLB Glutathione Niacinamide Cleansing Oil 30 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Callus Culture
Antioxidant
Propolis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientArginine
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Sodium Carbonate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ceramide NP, Centella Asiatica Callus Culture, Propolis Extract, Asiaticoside, Madecassoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Carbomer, Caprylyl Glycol, Arginine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol Denat., Sodium Carbonate, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Glutathione
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Water
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
Masking1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningHippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Artemisia Annua Extract
MaskingOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Nelumbo Nucifera Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glycine Soja Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Glutathione, Niacinamide, Water, Limonene, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Beta-Glucan, Artemisia Annua Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Extract, Saccharomyces Ferment, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
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 WaterHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.
It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.
This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.
Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.
Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin 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 Glycerin1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Asiaticoside comes from the super popular skin-soothing ingredient, Centella asiatica. It is one of four active compounds found in the extract of Centella Asiatica.
Asiaticoside is an antioxidant and helps with wound healing. It has been shown to increase antioxidant activity during the wound healing process.
Madecassic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
It is a triterpenoid, meaning it naturally acts as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from environmental factors such as pollution and UV.
Studies show Madecassic Acid helps soothe the skin due to its ability to block inflammation pathways.
Learn more about Madecassic AcidAsiatic Acid is a major component of Centella Asiatica Extract. It has wound-healing, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.
Studies show Asiatic Acid is able to block the pathway for skin inflammation receptors, helping to soothe skin.
As an antioxidant, asiatic acid helps protect our skin against damaging environmental factors.
Learn more about Asiatic AcidIngredient Ratings
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