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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of LUSH 9 to 5 Cleansing Lotion versus Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Oil-Free Facial Cleanser .

Published on October 12, 2020

Overview

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and parabens

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Makeup Remover British Brand United Kingdom
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

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).

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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LUSH 9 to 5 Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Oil-Free Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

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LUSH 9 to 5 Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Oil-Free Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. 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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

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LUSH 9 to 5 Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.

Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Oil-Free Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.

Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.

Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.

The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.

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LUSH 9 to 5 Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Oil-Free Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).

You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.

Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.

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LUSH 9 to 5 Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 10.

Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Oil-Free Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

10% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
80% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet
19% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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LUSH 9 to 5 Cleansing Lotion 10 ingredients

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Clean & Clear Essentials Foaming Oil-Free Facial Cleanser 16 ingredients

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ShiBLue

1 year ago · Combination Skin
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Not for me!
2019 this is my first cleanser that I bought because it was cheap but after 1 months of using it, I have a lot of acne on my skin and...

Not for me!
2019 this is my first cleanser that I bought because it was cheap but after 1 months of using it, I have a lot of acne on my skin and this product didn't help, it only got worse. Many types of acne appear on my face, you name it my worst nightmare is an Acne Cyst, it really hurts to wash my face with this product.
👎 0/10

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