Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser Versus Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser 39 ingredients
Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
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What's inside
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Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser 39 ingredients
Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Betaine
Humectant
Glyceryl Distearate
Emollient
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprae Lac
Skin ConditioningLactose
HumectantMilk Protein
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Mel Extract
MoisturisingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHelianthus Annuus Extract
Emollient
Bisabolol
Masking
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Oryza Sativa Bran Extract
Skin Conditioning
Xylitol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Parfum
Masking
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Betaine, Glyceryl Distearate, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xylitylglucoside, Propanediol, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprae Lac, Lactose, Milk Protein, Lactic Acid, Tocopherol, Mel Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Bisabolol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Xylitol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Parfum, Stearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Xanthan Gum, T-Butyl Alcohol, Benzyl Salicylate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholWater. 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!
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Kate Somerville Goat Milk Moisturizing Cleanser 39 ingredients
Avène Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
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