Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) versus Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel .
Published on November 24, 2021
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
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, common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens
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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).
General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Ingredient Info
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) 28 ingredients
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel 36 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 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) 28 ingredients
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) 28 ingredients
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel 36 ingredients
Water • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycerin • Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Glyceryl Isostearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-8 • Stearic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Plumeria Alba Flower Extract • Nymphaea Gigantea Flower Extract • Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract • Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Extract • C14-22 Alcohols • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Tocopherol • Butylene Glycol • Triethanolamine • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Peg-4 Laurate • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate • Methylparaben • DMDM Hydantoin
Water • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Cyclohexasiloxane • Betaine • Camellia Sinensis Extract • Algae Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium PCA • Proline • Arginine • Glycine • Alanine • Lysine • Glutamic Acid • Serine • Threonine • Sorbitol • Butylene Glycol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Glyceryl Polyacrylate • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Polyacrylamide • Peg-12 • Carbomer • Laureth-7 • Disodium EDTA • Benzophenone-4 • Triethanolamine • Phenoxyethanol • Methylparaben • DMDM Hydantoin • Basic Violet 2 • Curry Red
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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 WaterMary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) contains this as ingredient number 1.
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinMary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) contains this as ingredient number 3.
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 4.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) contains this as ingredient number 18.
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 21.
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.
Learn more about TriethanolamineMary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) contains this as ingredient number 19.
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 32.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) contains this as ingredient number 20.
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 28.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAMary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) contains this as ingredient number 23.
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 30.
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.
Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) contains this as ingredient number 25.
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 33.
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.
Learn more about MethylparabenMary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) contains this as ingredient number 27.
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 34.
DMDM Hydantoin has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. It is a preservative that works by slowly releasing formaldehyde over time.
So what's formaldehyde?
DMDM Hydantoin is approved for use in cosmetics all around the world. In the EU, this ingredient is allowed in personal products up to 0.6 percent.
You might have heard of the class-action lawsuit about it causing hair loss. According to chemists, there has not been a link found between this ingredient and hair loss.
The Hydantoin part of this ingredient is created by reacting glycolic acid and urea.
You can check out alternatives to Dmdm Hydantoin: phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, and sodium benzoate.
Learn more about DMDM HydantoinMary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) contains this as ingredient number 28.
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) 28 ingredients
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel 36 ingredients
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Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse Formula 2 (Normal Skin) 28 ingredients
Mary Kay Oil Free Hydrating Gel 36 ingredients
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