KIKO Milano Pure Clean Foam Versus Winky Lux Petal Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
KIKO Milano Pure Clean Foam 25 ingredients
Winky Lux Petal Cleanser 53 ingredients
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KIKO Milano Pure Clean Foam 25 ingredients
Winky Lux Petal Cleanser 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Aminomethyl Propanol
BufferingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Capric Acid
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentWater, Decyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 20, Aminomethyl Propanol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Polyquaternium-10, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Capric Acid, Myristic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Juice
Skin ConditioningDehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingGlycereth-18
HumectantSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingIsomalt
HumectantButylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract
Perfuming
Santalum Album Wood Extract
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Trifolium Pratense Extract
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Grandis Peel Extract
Astringent
Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract
MaskingCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
AstringentElettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract
Perfuming
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Masking
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
MaskingPunica Granatum Fruit Extract
AntioxidantPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRose Extract
Skin ConditioningVanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAgar
MaskingCalcium Alginate
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGellan Gum
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPhytol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
CI 73360
Cosmetic Colorant
Limonene
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Glycereth-18 Ethylhexanoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Juice, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Triethyl Citrate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycereth-18, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Isomalt, Butylene Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Guaiacum Officinale Wood Extract, Santalum Album Wood Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Trifolium Pratense Extract, Alcohol, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Citrus Grandis Peel Extract, Citrus Nobilis Fruit Extract, Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Rose Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Agar, Calcium Alginate, Caprylyl Glycol, Gellan Gum, CI 77891, Phytol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, CI 73360, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinButylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetainePolysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.
As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.
Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.
The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.
Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polysorbate 20Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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 GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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 EDTASodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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KIKO Milano Pure Clean Foam 25 ingredients
Winky Lux Petal Cleanser 53 ingredients
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KIKO Milano Pure Clean Foam 25 ingredients
Winky Lux Petal Cleanser 53 ingredients
silky smooth , but not so special otherwise -
This feels so smooth and soft, you can use the tiniest bit and it lathers really well, so the texture is great! has a faint scent of citrus. for my skin, after use it leaves it just a bit dry (in a cleared of oil way- also to be expected with vitamin c and alchohol etc). its not *hydrating*, but not drying either- it cleans well when doubled up, not Show more
