Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Jan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel versus Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser .
Published on November 25, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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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).
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Ingredient Info
Jan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel 40 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser 18 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Jan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel 40 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Jan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel 40 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser 18 ingredients
Water • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate • Ammonium Laureth Sulfate • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Ammonium Xylenesulfonate • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein • Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract • Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract • Yucca Schidigera Root Extract • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Polysorbate 20 • Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate • Polyquaternium-10 • Dimethyl Mea • Citric Acid • Parfum • Benzyl Benzoate • Limonene • Lauryl Alcohol • Ammonium Sulfate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Oleic Acid • Sodium Acetate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Glycolate • Dimethylaminopropylamine • Isopropyl Alcohol • Sodium Metabisulfite • Sodium Sulfite • Disodium EDTA • Tetrasodium EDTA • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Benzyl Alcohol
Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Decyl Glucoside • Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Coco/Isostearamide • Sodium Chloride • Dimethyl Mea • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Magnesium Aspartate • Zinc Gluconate • Copper Gluconate • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
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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 WaterJan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineJan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is created by combining pure Vitamin C and palmitic acid. It is an antioxidant and helps reduce hyperpigmentation.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may break down skin cells. Antioxdants help reduce signs of aging.
Ascorbyl Palmitate is a stable version of Vitamin C, meaning it does not disintegrate when exposed to sunlight. However, studies show it does not penetrate skin as well as pure Vitamin C.
Read more about other types of Vitamin C:
Learn more about Ascorbyl PalmitateJan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Dimethyl Mea.
Jan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 AcidJan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 ParfumJan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Jan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 25.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideJan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 29.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 EDTAJan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 35.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Tetrasodium EDTA is the salt formed from neutralizing ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid with sodium hydroxide. It is a chelating agent and used to prevent metal ions from binding to other ingredients. This helps keep the product and ingredients stable.
Tetrasodium EDTA comes as a white solid and is soluble in water.
Jan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 36.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateJan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 38.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Jan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 39.
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Jan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel 40 ingredients
Perricone MD Vitamin C Ester Citrus Brightening Cleanser 18 ingredients
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Jan Marini C-ESTA Cleansing Gel 40 ingredients
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