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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Derma E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser versus Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on November 14, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Brightening (3)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Retinoid
Vitamin C
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Skin Texture (3)
Reduces Large Pores (4)
Anti-Aging (4)
Dark Spots (5)
Scar Healing (4)
Acne Fighting (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Derma E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Derma E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.

Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.

Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.

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Derma E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.

Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.

Read more about other types of Vitamin C:

Learn more about Ascorbyl Palmitate

Derma E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Derma E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Derma E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

7
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Derma E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

47% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
32% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Derma E Skin De-Stress Calming CBD Cleanser 19 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
KEJIAZHANG_819's avatar

KEJIAZHANG_819

2 years ago · Oily Skin
Review

Not bad!
I've been using it for a year, it certainly does its job well.

Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser 20 ingredients

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