La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Clarifying Micro-Peeling Gel Cleanser - Germany Versus Clarins Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse
Updated on October 07, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Clarifying Micro-Peeling Gel Cleanser 23 ingredients
Clarins Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse 31 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Clarifying Micro-Peeling Gel Cleanser 23 ingredients
Clarins Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Betaine
CleansingPropanediol
SolventSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine
Skin ConditioningSodium Thiosulfate
Disodium EDTA
Capryloyl Glycine
CleansingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Coco-Betaine, Propanediol, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Gluconolactone, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, 2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine, Sodium Thiosulfate, Disodium EDTA, Capryloyl Glycine, Caprylyl Glycol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Pentylene Glycol, Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sorbitan Caprylate
EmulsifyingSodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate
CleansingPhenoxyisopropanol
Preservative
Tartaric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingCaprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingXylitylglucoside
HumectantPropanediol
SolventAnhydroxylitol
HumectantTamarindus Indica Extract
SmoothingDisodium EDTA
Xylitol
HumectantSodium Phytate
Glucose
HumectantSorbic Acid
Preservative
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialGentiana Lutea Extract
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentMoringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sorbitan Caprylate, Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate, Phenoxyisopropanol, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Xylitylglucoside, Propanediol, Anhydroxylitol, Tamarindus Indica Extract, Disodium EDTA, Xylitol, Sodium Phytate, Glucose, Sorbic Acid, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Gentiana Lutea Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Maltodextrin, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolCitric 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 EDTAParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumIngredient Ratings
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La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Clarifying Micro-Peeling Gel Cleanser 23 ingredients
Clarins Gentle Renewing Cleansing Mousse 31 ingredients
Reviews
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La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Clarifying Micro-Peeling Gel Cleanser 23 ingredients
Overpriced cleanser that ultimately broke me out. Also has a strange almost petrol-like smell.
I used it for 3 weeks daily with corresponding serum. My face erupted in cystic acne. Stopped using it and my skin healed rapidly. Not sure which ingredient did it, perhaps the high concentration of niacinamide (?).
