La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser - US Versus Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator
Updated on December 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser 20 ingredients
Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator 64 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser 20 ingredients
Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator 64 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventAmmonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Coco-Betaine
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Polysorbate 60, Ceramide NP, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Coco-Betaine, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Panthenol, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Ceramide AP
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentSodium Bicarbonate
Abrasive
Sorbitol
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
AbsorbentSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSaccharomyces Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Starch
AbsorbentMagnesium Oxide
AbsorbentCitric Acid
Buffering
Tapioca Starch
Avena Sativa Kernel Protein
Skin ConditioningCamellia Oleifera Seed Extract
AstringentSilica
Abrasive
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
EmollientInulin
Skin ConditioningCassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
Papain
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Avena Sativa Bran Extract
Abrasive
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
Astringent
Salvia Sclarea Oil
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientPerilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract
TonicDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSea Salt
Abrasive
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
Masking
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Castoryl Maleate
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Diglycerin
HumectantMaltodextrin
AbsorbentLauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingDextrin
AbsorbentSodium Palmitate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingSodium Citrate
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningO-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sorbitol, Zea Mays Starch, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Saccharomyces Ferment, Oryza Sativa Starch, Magnesium Oxide, Citric Acid, Tapioca Starch, Avena Sativa Kernel Protein, Camellia Oleifera Seed Extract, Silica, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract, Inulin, Cassia Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Kaolin, Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer, Papain, Hyaluronic Acid, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Bran Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Cucurbita Pepo Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Sea Salt, Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Tocopherol, Castoryl Maleate, Caprylyl Glycol, Allantoin, Diglycerin, Maltodextrin, Lauroyl Lysine, Arginine, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Beta-Carotene, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Dextrin, Sodium Palmitate, Sodium Chloride, Acacia Senegal Gum, Sodium Citrate, Water, O-Cymen-5-Ol, Limonene, Linalool
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 WaterChances 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 ChlorideCaprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric 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 AcidEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser 20 ingredients
Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator 64 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser 20 ingredients
I tried using this for 3 nights in a row and every morning my face would be red with sting a bit. I tried to convince myself it was the moisturizer so I put on a thicker moisturizer, but it still dried my skin out
I’ve used La Roche-Posay products for years, and this cleanser has been a solid choice for my sensitive skin. It doesn’t cause any irritation or breakouts, which I really appreciate.
That said, I don’t feel like it gives me quite enough hydration—especially with my drier areas. It’s a good gentle option, but I may keep exploring to find something that feels a bit more nourishing.
Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator 64 ingredients
I have used this product on and off for ~5 months, most frequently when I felt extremely dry from stripping my skin barrier. I had a lot of flaking and wanted it gone ASAP. I chose this product at that time because of Dermalogica's claims that this product "supports moisture barrier" & "soothes/relieves skin" while getting rid of the texture I hated so much. It sounded like it would address a lot Show more
