La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil Versus A-derma Exomega Control Emollient Shower Oil
Updated on August 12, 2024
Overview
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 or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain sulfates
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
A-derma Exomega Control Emollient Shower Oil 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
A-derma Exomega Control Emollient Shower Oil 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Acrylates Copolymer
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-11
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Vitreoscilla Ferment
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-200 Hydrogenated Glyceryl Palmate, Coco-Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Citric Acid, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Niacinamide, Acrylates Copolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cocamide Mea, Disodium EDTA, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-11, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Vitreoscilla Ferment
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientCeteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingAvena Sativa Bran
Abrasive
Butylparaben
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Isobutylparaben
Antimicrobial
Methylparaben
Preservative
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Propylparaben
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Avena Sativa Bran, Butylparaben, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Ethylparaben, Parfum, Isobutylparaben, Methylparaben, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Sodium Propylparaben, Sorbic Acid, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPeg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
It is a synthetic polymer with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
As an emulsifier, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate prevents ingredients such as oils and water from separating. It also helps rinse away oils, dirt, and pollutants from skin.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also dry out skin.
Learn more about PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateSodium 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 SulfateWater. 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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La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
A-derma Exomega Control Emollient Shower Oil 25 ingredients
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