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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser .

Last updated on July 25, 2023. Published on November 07, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides and niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

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

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

Face Cleanser British Brand United Kingdom
Face Cleanser French Brand France

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).

Price

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Starts at $34.00
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Starts at $16.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide
Ceramides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterDisodium CocoamphodiacetateGlycerinAcrylates CopolymerSodium Chloride1,2-HexanediolPeg-7 Glyceryl CocoateArginine CocoateCocamidopropyl BetainePeg-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerPotassium Cocoyl GlycinateCoco-GlucosideCitric AcidHexylene GlycolPortulaca Oleracea ExtractLimnanthes Alba Seed OilAllantoinXanthan GumCymbopogon Martini Oil Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil ExpressedButylene GlycolHydrolyzed CollagenEthylhexylglycerinNiacinamideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTocopheryl AcetateAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower WaterAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilGlyceryl StearatePalmitic AcidStearic AcidPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateHydrogenated PolydeceneCeramide NPButyrospermum Parkii ButterCeteareth-20Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/OleateHydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MeaGlycosphingolipidsGlycine Soja SterolsMeadowfoam EstolideCeramide APEthylhexyl IsononanoateSqualaneSodium HyaluronatePolysorbate 20CarbomerPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Steareth-20ChrysinPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7N-HydroxysuccinimideDisodium EDTABenzoic AcidPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateChlorhexidine DigluconateCI 19140

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.

After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.

It is also used to make a product more thick.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

4
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.

Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.

There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

Learn more about Citric Acid

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 28.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

8
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP

Learn more about Ceramide NP

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 44.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

9
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

Learn more about Disodium EDTA

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 64.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

32% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
40% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser 69 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Purifying Foaming Face Cleanser 15 ingredients

4.4 /5
from 16 ratings
Great Value (1) Hydrating (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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Albertorizzo006

3 years ago · Combination Skin
Review

Leaves your skin...
I have been using this product for a week and I am really happy.
After the use you can feel your skin soft and deeply...

Leaves your skin...
I have been using this product for a week and I am really happy.
After the use you can feel your skin soft and deeply cleansed, it has fragrance but being a wash off treatment I don't see it as a problem and it leaves with a really fresh smell. Most cleanser has around 6.7 ounces of product, but this has 13.5 ounces.
I would raccomend this for people on a budget with combination/oily skin

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LJ1

14 days ago · Oily Skin
Review

I love this cleanser so much! I have oily, acne-prone skin and this helps clean any oil and dirt on my face without breaking me out. My skin always...

I love this cleanser so much! I have oily, acne-prone skin and this helps clean any oil and dirt on my face without breaking me out. My skin always feels nice and clean. I've tried many other cleansers and nothing has worked as great as this does. I have been using this for years and this will always be my go-to. If you have dry skin, do not use this as it may be too drying/stripping.

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