Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of It's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam versus La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser .
Published on February 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, parabens and silicones
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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
It's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam 35 ingredients
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser 37 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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It's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam 35 ingredients
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser 37 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
It's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam 35 ingredients
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser 37 ingredients
Water • Paraffinum Liquidum • Triethylhexanoin • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetyl Caprylate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glyceryl Stearate • Parfum • Polysorbate 60 • Stearic Acid • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Phenoxyethanol • Triethanolamine • Cetearyl Olivate • Cetyl Palmitate • Dimethicone • Peg-100 Stearate • Carbomer • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Sorbitan Olivate • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Methylparaben • Lactobacillus Ferment • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Xanthan Gum • Butylparaben • Disodium EDTA • Ethylparaben • Isobutylparaben • Propylparaben
Water • Propylene Glycol Dipelargonate • Octyldodecanol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Dicaprylyl Maleate • Stearic Acid • Persea Gratissima Oil • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Polysorbate 40 • Petrolatum • Triethanolamine • Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil • Sorbitan Palmitate • Cetyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Glyceryl Stearate • Isopropyl Lanolate • Dimethicone • Carbomer • Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Allantoin • Tetrasodium EDTA • Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether • BHA • Parfum • Benzyl Alcohol • Linalool • Hydroxycitronellal • Sodium Benzoate • Chlorphenesin • Methylparaben • Ethylparaben • Propylparaben • Butylparaben • Titanium Dioxide
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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 WaterIt's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinIt's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
It's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 StearateIt's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumIt's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidIt's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateIt's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineIt's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
It's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
It's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinIt's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 32.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenIt's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 33.
Butylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe. It can be bad for dry skin and worsen eczema.
It's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 36.
Ethylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe.
It's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 33.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 34.
Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenIt's Skin Green Tea Calming Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 35.
La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 35.
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