Le Mieux Phyto-Nutrient Cleansing Gel Versus Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-To-Cream Cleanser
Updated on July 18, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Le Mieux Phyto-Nutrient Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-To-Cream Cleanser 48 ingredients
About this product
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Le Mieux Phyto-Nutrient Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-To-Cream Cleanser 48 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water
MaskingCamellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningUlva Lactuca Extract
Skin ConditioningChondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Spirulina Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningFucus Vesiculosus Extract
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingChamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialArnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Bambusa Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningSymphytum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPropanediol
SolventEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Ulva Lactuca Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Spirulina Amino Acids, Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Coco-Glucoside, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Bambusa Vulgaris Extract, Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Propanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingSodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingSorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCocoyl Proline
Skin ConditioningSodium Citrate
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root
Skin ConditioningSodium PCA
HumectantSodium Lactate
BufferingArginine
Masking
Glycine Soja Sterols
Emollient
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
MaskingPCA
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Alanine
MaskingSerine
MaskingValine
MaskingIsoleucine
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningThreonine
Potassium Citrate
BufferingLactoperoxidase
StabilisingHistidine
HumectantPhenylalanine
MaskingGlucose Oxidase
StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, Decyl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cocoyl Proline, Sodium Citrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Glycine Soja Sterols, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Potassium Citrate, Lactoperoxidase, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glucose Oxidase, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.
We don't have a description for Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids yet.
We don't have a description for Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate yet.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetainePentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can also help thicken or stabilize a product.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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Le Mieux Phyto-Nutrient Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-To-Cream Cleanser 48 ingredients
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Le Mieux Phyto-Nutrient Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Paula's Choice Defense Hydrating Gel-To-Cream Cleanser 48 ingredients
Another great cleanser from Paula's Choice. I tend to favour this cleanser in the summer as it is very foamy and could worsen my dryness in the winter but if I need a deep clean I know I can count on this product. It has no scent and you only need a tiny amount so the value for money is great. I've repurchased this several times and absolutely love it.
