Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser versus Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination .
Last updated on September 07, 2023. Published on March 22, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
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
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination 35 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
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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 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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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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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser 19 ingredients
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination 35 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
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination 35 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 Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Ppg-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide • Glycerin • Sodium Chloride • Glycol Distearate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Yeast Amino Acids • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Trehalose • Sodium PCA • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Salicylic Acid • Inositol • Taurine • Urea • Betaine • Panthenol • Polyquaternium-4 • Disodium EDTA • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Citric Acid • Pentylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Methylchloroisothiazolinone • Methylisothiazolinone • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum • Linalool • Limonene • Linalyl Acetate
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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.
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination 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.
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 ChlorideKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination contains this as ingredient number 28.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidKiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination contains this as ingredient number 22.
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.
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser 19 ingredients
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination 35 ingredients
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Kiehl's Clearly Corrective™ Brightening & Exfoliating Daily Cleanser 19 ingredients
Lancer Skincare The Method: Cleanse Normal - Combination 35 ingredients
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