Jane Scrivner Purifying Cleanser Versus ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Cleanser
Updated on September 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
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
Jane Scrivner Purifying Cleanser 27 ingredients
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Cleanser 39 ingredients
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Jane Scrivner Purifying Cleanser 27 ingredients
ESPA Optimal Skin Pro-Cleanser 39 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Glyceryl Undecylenate
Emollient
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Expressed
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Curcuma Longa Root Oil
Perfuming
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Cistus Ladaniferus Oil
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Water, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Stearate, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sorbitan Olivate, Citrus Reticulata Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Sinensis Peel Oil Expressed, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel Oil Expressed, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Oil, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Cistus Ladaniferus Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Citronellol
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Coconut Alkanes
Emollient
Limonene
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
Masking
Levulinic Acid
Perfuming
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientVaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
Antioxidant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Parfum
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil
Masking
Citronellal
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningJasminum Officinale Flower Extract
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
AstringentLinolenic Acid
Cleansing
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil
Masking
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Water, Sucrose Laurate, Persea Gratissima Oil, Coconut Alkanes, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Levulinic Acid, Sucrose Stearate, Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Echium Plantagineum Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Tocopherol, Sodium Levulinate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Parfum, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citronellal, Linalool, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Geraniol, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Linolenic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinJojoba Esters is a wax created from Jojoba oil. It is an emollient and film-forming ingredient. In bead form, it is an exfoliator.
This ingredient has high oxidative stability, meaning it doesn't break down when exposed to oxygen.
Its similarity to our skin's natural oils makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soften and soothe our skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, keeping skin hydrated.
It is created using either the hydrogenation or transesterification processes on jojoba oil.
Learn more about Jojoba EstersWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterSucrose Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Sucrose Stearate is derived from stearic acid and sucrose (sugar). It is an emollient and emulsifier.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oils and water from separating in a product. This property also makes it a surfactant and therefore a cleansing agent.
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil is an oil.
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
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 LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolIngredient Ratings
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