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Published on May 31, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, 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
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).
Ingredient Info
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro 18 ingredients
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro 18 ingredients
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro 18 ingredients
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 18 ingredients
Water • Propanediol • Glycolic Acid 4% • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Salicylic Acid 2% • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate • Sodium Glycolate • Quillaja Saponaria Root Extract • Lactic Acid 1% • Sodium Salicylate • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Glyceryl Caprylate • Sodium Lactate • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Citric Acid • Potassium Sorbate • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil 0.97%
Water • Glycolic Acid 4% • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil • Salicylic Acid 2% • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate • Sodium Glycolate • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Persea Gratissima Oil • Lactic Acid 1% • Sodium Lactate • Sodium Salicylate • Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Xanthan Gum • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil 0.97%
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterFaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 1.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidFaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 3.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product.
Cetyl Alcohol is not related to SD alcohol, denatured alcohol, or ethyl alcohol. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Its main roles are:
Learn more about Cetyl AlcoholFaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 4.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateFaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 5.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidFaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 6.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 7.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Sodium Glycolate.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 8.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Lactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidFaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 10.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Sodium Salicylate is a BHA and is a preservative. It can help to reduce large pores. It can worsen rosacea.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 11.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 12.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateFaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 14.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate isn't fungal acne safe.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 15.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is an oil.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro contains this as ingredient number 18.
FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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