/Kili•g/ Refreshing Face Cleansing Gel Versus Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
/Kili•g/ Refreshing Face Cleansing Gel 17 ingredients
Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel 21 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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/Kili•g/ Refreshing Face Cleansing Gel 17 ingredients
Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel 21 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Laureth-2
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Camellia Sinensis Extract, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Laureth-2, Citric Acid, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, CI 42090
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Sucrose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningLaureth-2
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Sulfate
Benzophenone-4
UV Absorber
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEDTA
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Caffeine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Laureth-2, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Sulfate, Benzophenone-4, Sodium Hydroxide, EDTA, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ci 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
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 GlycerinWe don't have a description for Laureth-2 yet.
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 ChlorideSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateIngredient Ratings
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/Kili•g/ Refreshing Face Cleansing Gel 17 ingredients
Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Gel 21 ingredients
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