Kosé Softymo Collagen Cleansing Wash Versus Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel
Updated on December 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 3 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 silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Kosé Softymo Collagen Cleansing Wash 26 ingredients
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Kosé Softymo Collagen Cleansing Wash 26 ingredients
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydroxylated Lanolin
Emollient
Lauric Acid
Cleansing
PEG-32
HumectantPEG-6
HumectantLaureth-7
EmulsifyingHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Collagen Water
Humectant
Milk Ferment
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Tea-Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate
CleansingSilk
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Acetate
BufferingSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningEthylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Stearic Acid, Hydroxylated Lanolin, Lauric Acid, PEG-32, PEG-6, Laureth-7, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen Water, Milk Ferment, Butylene Glycol, Alcohol Denat., Tea-Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate, Silk, Glycol Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Acetate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lauroyl Lysine, Ethylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingLavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingCitrus Limon Peel Oil
Masking
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Citronellal
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropanediol
Solvent
Citric Acid
Buffering
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
PPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citronellal, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Citric Acid, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Disodium EDTA, PPG-5-Ceteth-20, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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!
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Kosé Softymo Collagen Cleansing Wash 26 ingredients
Dermalogica Special Cleansing Gel 25 ingredients
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