Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free face cleansers. They have a total of 3 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 harsh alcohols, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and parabens
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Ingredient Info
LUSH Kalamazoo 21 ingredients
LUSH Ultrabland 10 ingredients
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LUSH Kalamazoo 21 ingredients
LUSH Ultrabland 10 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Triethanolamine
BufferingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Juice
EmollientParfum
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantifolia Peel
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber
Emulsion StabilisingBoswellia Carterii Oil
Masking
Geraniol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Water, Stearic Acid, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-10 Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Cucumis Sativus Juice, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter, Citrus Aurantifolia Peel, Citrus Aurantium Sinensis Fiber, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Methylparaben
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilMethylparaben 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.
Learn more about MethylparabenIngredient Ratings
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