This mild gel cleanser is made to cleanse while respecting your skin barrier.

This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.

Face Cleanser
Makeup Remover
American United States
American United States

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Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycerin

Humectant
0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin IconGood for Scar Healing IconGood for Barrier Repair Icon

Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate

Surfactant
Coconut Derived Icon

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Cleansing
Coconut Derived Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

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Hydrating 45% Works Well 36% Light Scent 27%
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Broke Me Out 100% Heavy 100% Irritating 100%

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning

Maltodextrin is a plant-derived carbohydrate made by breaking down starch (usually from corn, potato, or rice). In cosmetic formulas, it's a multitasking absorbent, emulsion stabilizer, and skin conditioner.

This ingredient is mostly used to stabilize emulsions and improve the powdery, non-greasy feel of products (like dry shampoos).

Safety-wise, this ingredient is pretty solid; it's even recognized as a food additive. Both animal and clinical studies found no adverse effects at the levels used in cosmetics.

Industry data shows this ingredient is used up to 45.7% in spray products and up to 33% in powder products.

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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. Remember to stay hydrated!

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