L'Oreal MEN EXPERT Hydra Power Watery Foaming Gel Versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash Cleanser
Updated on December 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
L'Oreal MEN EXPERT Hydra Power Watery Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash Cleanser 14 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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L'Oreal MEN EXPERT Hydra Power Watery Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash Cleanser 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingPPG-5-Ceteth-20
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Menthol
Masking
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60730
Cosmetic ColorantBasic Violet 2
Linalool
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
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 WaterCoco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.
Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.
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 GlycerinChances 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 ChlorideIngredient Ratings
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L'Oreal MEN EXPERT Hydra Power Watery Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash Cleanser 14 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
L'Oreal MEN EXPERT Hydra Power Watery Foaming Gel 20 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Caring Wash Cleanser 14 ingredients
perfect for damaged skin barrier/sensetive and with redness people. This is the only cleanser i will use when i get super sensetive skin. No other cleansers can fight this one because it is gel and dosent sting the skin!! abit on the pricey side but it works so well totally recommend!!
