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FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro Versus Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
British Brand United Kingdom
Spanish Brand Spain

Updated on February 25, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, 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 anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture

Free From

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

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that needs an update? Let us know.

Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin. 

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.

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Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Preservative

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

This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

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

You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.

Learn more about Potassium Sorbate

When to use

39 Routines
33% use in am
67% use in pm
100% use every day
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95 Routines
43% use in am
57% use in pm
98% use every day
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Reviews

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FaceTheory Clarifying Cleanser C2 Pro 18 ingredients

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Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 18 ingredients

4.1 /5
from 9 ratings
Great Value (6) Light Scent (5) Hydrating (5)
dyratz's avatar

Daria

6 months ago
Review

The cleanser was looking quite promising to me, since it had a 97 compatability rate I was really looking forward to trying it out.
I live in a humid and cold climate, as my skin is combination and sensitive, in the end it didn't really work out for me. After few uses areas under my nose, chin and cheecks started getting irritated, I may assume the rose water in the ingredient list was the cause Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#irritating
#light scent
marinaserrano's avatar

Marina Serrano

6 months ago
Review

Irritate my skin. Smell ok. I washed with it and my face went red and hot.

#irritating