Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser versus Medik8 Cream Cleanse .
Published on September 02, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Ingredient Info
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser 24 ingredients
Medik8 Cream Cleanse 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser 24 ingredients
Medik8 Cream Cleanse 23 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser 24 ingredients
Medik8 Cream Cleanse 23 ingredients
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Esters • Cera Alba • Glycerin • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Stearate • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Humulus Lupulus Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Propylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Panthenol • Benzoic Acid • Dehydroacetic Acid • Sorbitol • Limonene • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polyaminopropyl Biguanide • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Stearic Acid • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 • Phenoxyethanol • Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract • Balanites Aegyptiaca Fruit Extract • Coco-Glucoside • Benzyl Alcohol • Coconut Alcohol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Gypsophila Paniculata Root Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide • Dehydroacetic Acid • Limonene • Linalool • Citral
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLiz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Medik8 Cream Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 1.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLiz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Medik8 Cream Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholLiz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Medik8 Cream Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GlycerinLiz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Medik8 Cream Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Medik8 Cream Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 10.
Dehydroacetic Acid is fungicide and bactericide. It is used as a preservative in cosmetics. Preservatives help elongate the shelf life of a product.
Dehydroacetic Acid is not soluble in water.
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Medik8 Cream Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 20.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term '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.
Learn more about LimoneneLiz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Medik8 Cream Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 21.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Medik8 Cream Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideLiz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Medik8 Cream Cleanse contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser 24 ingredients
Medik8 Cream Cleanse 23 ingredients
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Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish™ Hot Cloth Cleanser 24 ingredients
Medik8 Cream Cleanse 23 ingredients
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