Dermosil Clay Cleanser Versus Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dermosil Clay Cleanser 30 ingredients
Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner 24 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dermosil Clay Cleanser 30 ingredients
Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingDiatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Shea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrisodium Sulfosuccinate
BufferingMenthol
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Diatomaceous Earth, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Glycerin, Propanediol, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, C14-22 Alcohols, Glyceryl Stearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Citric Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, CI 77891, Trisodium Sulfosuccinate, Menthol, Xanthan Gum, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water 80%
MaskingWater
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Snail Secretion Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Polyglutamic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract
AstringentSalicylic Acid 0.5%
Masking
Althaea Rosea Root Extract
HumectantAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Arginine
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningZanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAloe Barbadensis Leaf Water 80%, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Beta-Glucan, Polyglutamic Acid, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Salicylic Acid 0.5%, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Arginine, Pentylene Glycol, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Polysorbate 20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Dermosil Clay Cleanser 30 ingredients
Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner 24 ingredients
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