La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil Versus Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover
Updated on September 18, 2023
Overview
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
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover 18 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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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
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingSorbitan Trioleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPPG-10 Cetyl Ether
Skin Conditioning
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Propylparaben
Preservative
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCamellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
AstringentParaffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Isostearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polysorbate 80, PEG-8 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sorbitan Trioleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PPG-10 Cetyl Ether, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum, Propylparaben, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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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La Roche-Posay Lipikar AP+ Gentle Foaming Cleansing Oil 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Light Face Cleansing Oil & Makeup Remover 18 ingredients
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