Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser Versus Isntree Mugwort Calming Powder Wash
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser 17 ingredients
Isntree Mugwort Calming Powder Wash 11 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser 17 ingredients
Isntree Mugwort Calming Powder Wash 11 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentDisodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Kaolin
Abrasive
Potassium Chloride
Cellulose
AbsorbentMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentPerlite
AbsorbentAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Magnesium Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantTartaric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Zea Mays Starch, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Kaolin, Potassium Chloride, Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Perlite, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Magnesium Stearate, Tartaric Acid, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Allantoin, Sodium Chloride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSodium Lauroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt from the lauric acid of glutamic acid.
It is a surfactant and helps cleanse the skin. Surfactants gather oil, dirt, and other pollutants from your skin so they may be washed away easily.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterZea Mays Starch is starch made from corn. You might know this as cornstarch . It is used to thicken a product. It can replace talc as an absorbent.
The pH of cornstarch is 5.92.
Cornstarch is a common food ingredient used to thicken soups or to make corn syrup.
Learn more about Zea Mays StarchIngredient Ratings
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Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore-Minimizing & Polishing Powder Cleanser 17 ingredients
Isntree Mugwort Calming Powder Wash 11 ingredients
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