Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser versus SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser .
Last updated on February 16, 2024. Published on April 26, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 12 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 harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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 Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser 32 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser 27 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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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 😥
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 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:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser 32 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser 32 ingredients
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser 27 ingredients
Water • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Coco-Betaine • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Chloride • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-100 Stearate • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • Glyceryl Stearate • Coconut Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-55 Propylene Glycol Oleate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Salicylic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Hydrogenated Coconut Acid • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Polyquaternium-53 • Coco-Glucoside • Disodium EDTA • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Sodium Isethionate • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Trideceth-6 • Citrus Limon Peel Oil • Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil • Benzoic Acid • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Propanediol • Cetyl Alcohol • Methyl Gluceth-20 • Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprate • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Phenoxyethanol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Limonene • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine • Caprylyl Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Allantoin • Sodium Hydroxide • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Disodium EDTA • Polyquaternium-39 • Sodium Chloride • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Trideceth-6 • Glycolic Acid • Sodium Benzoate
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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 Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser 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 Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateKiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolKiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
We don't have a description for Trideceth-6.
Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 32.
SkinCeuticals Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser 32 ingredients
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Kiehl's Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser 32 ingredients
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