Matas Aloe Vera & E-Vitamin Rensemousse Versus Matas Face Wash
Updated on February 17, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Matas Aloe Vera & E-Vitamin Rensemousse 17 ingredients
Matas Face Wash 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Matas Aloe Vera & E-Vitamin Rensemousse 17 ingredients
Matas Face Wash 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBetaine
Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate
HumectantCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Betaine, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Coco-Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Glycerin, Betaine, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Allantoin, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Laurate, Tocopheryl Acetate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCocamidopropyl 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 BetaineGlycerin 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 GlycerinBetaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
This ingredient is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies also show it helps even out skin tone.
Fun fact: Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The kind found within cosmetic products can be either plant-derived or synthetic.
Learn more about BetaineTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateThis is the synthetic salt of gluconic acid, a form of PHA and mild exfoliant.
It is mainly used to stabilize oil and butter formulations from going bad. Sodium gluconate is a humectant, pH regulator, and chelating agent.
Chelating agents help neutralize unwanted metals from affecting the formulation.
Sodium gluconate is water-soluble.
Learn more about Sodium GluconateCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
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Matas Aloe Vera & E-Vitamin Rensemousse 17 ingredients
Matas Face Wash 19 ingredients
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Matas Aloe Vera & E-Vitamin Rensemousse 17 ingredients
It’s fine but the cleanser has a tendency to react with other skincare products..
