Ilem Japan Balancing Toner Versus Ilem Japan Gentle Cleanser
Updated on July 11, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 12 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
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Ilem Japan Balancing Toner 22 ingredients
Ilem Japan Gentle Cleanser 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Ilem Japan Balancing Toner 22 ingredients
Ilem Japan Gentle Cleanser 22 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Raffinose
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAlgin
Masking
Polyquaternium-61
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
EmollientSodium Hydroxide
BufferingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
AstringentHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Raffinose, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Algin, Polyquaternium-61, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamide DEA
EmulsifyingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium Laureth-6 Carboxylate
CleansingCeteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
Masking
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChlorophyllin-Copper Complex
Antioxidant
Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate
Skin ProtectingCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Cocamide DEA, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Laureth-6 Carboxylate, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Leaf Extract, Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex, Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.
Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.
Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Junos Fruit Extract comes from the Citrus Junos tree, or the Yuzu plant.
Yuzu has many skin benefits. It contains antioxidants and a variety of Vitamins. The vitamins found in yuzu include: Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
Vitamins C and A also provide plenty of skin benefits such as boosting collagen production and helping to reduce the signs of aging.
For those with allergies, Yuzu does contain limonene and linalool. Both these compounds may cause skin sensitivity. If you have concerns, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Citrus Junos Fruit ExtractWe don't have a description for Crithmum Maritimum Callus Culture Filtrate yet.
Foeniculum Vulgare Oil is an oil.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient.
Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate.
When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells.
A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure.
Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros.
More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy.
Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilMentha Arvensis Leaf Oil is an oil.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Marula plant. In South Africa, Marula is called "an elephant's favorite treat".
Marula seed oil is a non-fragrant oil. It is rich in fatty acids, such as oleic, linoleic, palmitic, stearic, and more. These fatty acids help hydrate the skin.
Other components of marula seed oil include vitamin E and antioxidants such as flavonoids.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed OilWater. 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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