Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash versus Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash .
Published on June 19, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 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 parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils 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).
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash 21 ingredients
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash 35 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 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is 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 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash 21 ingredients
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash 35 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash 21 ingredients
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash 35 ingredients
Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Peg/Ppg-8/3 Diisostearate • Glycerin • Acrylates Copolymer • Silicone Quaternium-8 • Saponins • Butylene Glycol • Chlorphenesin • Sodium Hydroxide • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Disodium EDTA • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Salvia Officinalis Oil • Zinc PCA • Citric Acid • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Stearic Acid • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate • Lauramidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate • Cetearyl Phosphate • Xylitylglucoside • Dimethicone Peg-8 Meadowfoamate • Anhydroxylitol • Xylitol • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Bromelain • Papain • Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate • Lauramide Dipa • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Glucose • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Citral • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Limonene • Chlorphenesin • Linalool • Citronellol • Maltodextrin • Geraniol • CI 75810
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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 WaterKate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash 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 GlycerinKate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 ChlorphenesinKate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash contains this as ingredient number 30.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideKate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash contains this as ingredient number 28.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the oil from the bergamot orange. This bergamot is native to Italy.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is used to add fragrance to products. It contains limonene, linalool, and linalyl acetate.
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.
When used topically, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is a photosensitizer due to its furanocoumarins. Photosensitizers make the skin and eyes much more sensitive to sunlight. Photosensitizers are linked to skin cancer.
However, more cosmetics using Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil are removing the furanocoumarins.
Bergamot oil was also found to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antifungal properties.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit OilKate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 LimoneneKate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 20.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash contains this as ingredient number 29.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolKate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 21.
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash 21 ingredients
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash 35 ingredients
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Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash 21 ingredients
Kate Somerville ExfoliKate® Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash 35 ingredients
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