Kimtrue Refreshing Cleansing Oil Versus pH formula E.X.F.O Cleanse
Updated on January 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Kimtrue Refreshing Cleansing Oil 32 ingredients
pH formula E.X.F.O Cleanse 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kimtrue Refreshing Cleansing Oil 32 ingredients
pH formula E.X.F.O Cleanse 30 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientEthylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientAdansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil
Skin Conditioning
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Proline
Skin ConditioningAlanine
MaskingSerine
Masking
Magnesium Lactate
BufferingPotassium Lactate
BufferingMagnesium Chloride
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Papain
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Calcium Pantothenate
Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCyclodextrin
AbsorbentUrea
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingVaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Proline, Alanine, Serine, Magnesium Lactate, Potassium Lactate, Magnesium Chloride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Papain, Panthenol, Glycerin, Maltodextrin, Calcium Pantothenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-10 Diisostearate, Xanthan Gum, Water, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclodextrin, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Steareth-2
EmulsifyingSorbitol
Humectant
Cocamide
EmulsifyingPapain
Skin ConditioningCalcium Pantothenate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingUrea
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientMagnesium Lactate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Lactate
BufferingSerine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingProline
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Chloride
Steareth-21
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Lactobionic Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Pvp
Emulsion StabilisingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Aspalathus Linearis Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Acrylates Copolymer, Steareth-2, Sorbitol, Cocamide, Papain, Calcium Pantothenate, Xanthan Gum, Urea, Caprylyl Glycol, Magnesium Lactate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Lactate, Serine, Alanine, Proline, Magnesium Chloride, Steareth-21, Glyceryl Stearate, Triethanolamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Lactobionic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Pvp, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body. Our skin uses alanine to build collagen, elastin, and keratin.
Calcium Pantothenate is calcium salt from Vitamin B5. It can be naturally found in plants and animals.
Calcium Pantothenate is a potent antioxidant. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
Our bodies use Calcium Pantothenate for various metabolic functinos. These functions include metabolizing carbohydrates, proteins, and fatty acids.
Learn more about Calcium PantothenateCaprylyl 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.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Chloride yet.
We don't have a description for Magnesium Lactate yet.
Papain is an enzyme found naturally in the papaya plant's leaves, fruit, and roots. It has antimicrobial, soothing, and wound healing properties.
Glycine and Vitamin A are naturally found in papain.
While papain is often touted as skin-lightening, further studies are needed to prove this. However, papain has been shown to help soothe acne-inflammation.
Papain belongs to a class of enzymes called proteolytic enzymes. These enzymes break down peptides and amino acids.
Some studies found papain to be a potential skin sensitizer and allergen. Those with latex allergies might also be allergic to papaya.
Learn more about PapainWe don't have a description for Potassium Lactate yet.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Our skin uses proline as one of the building blocks for producing collagen.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineSerine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineUrea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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Kimtrue Refreshing Cleansing Oil 32 ingredients
pH formula E.X.F.O Cleanse 30 ingredients
