Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser versus Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash .
Published on May 27, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser 19 ingredients
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash 21 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser 19 ingredients
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash 21 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser 19 ingredients
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash 21 ingredients
Water • Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate • Glycerin • Acrylates Copolymer • Perlite • Sodium Chloride • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Hydroxide • Chlorphenesin • Salicylic Acid • Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol • Propylene Glycol • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Disodium EDTA • Linalool • Butylene Glycol • Citrus Aurantium Tachibana Peel Extract • Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract • Citric Acid
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily 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 GlycerinKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 HydroxideKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 ChlorphenesinKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France.
Lavender imparts a scent and may sensitize skin. It contains linalool, a known allergen.
While lavender essential oil is commonly used in aromatherapy to help alleviate symptoms of anxiety and stress, more research is needed to confirm this.
However, lavender essential oil has shown to have anti-inflammatory activity due to its prostanoids and histamine content.
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Lavender, Lavandula angustifolia, Labiatae. ISO 8902:2009
Learn more about Lavandula Angustifolia OilKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 EDTAKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 LinaloolKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 AcidKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser 19 ingredients
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash 21 ingredients
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser 19 ingredients
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