Natio Rosewater Hydration Gentle Cream-Gel Face Cleanser Versus Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Natio Rosewater Hydration Gentle Cream-Gel Face Cleanser 19 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk 24 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Natio Rosewater Hydration Gentle Cream-Gel Face Cleanser 19 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningWater, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Disodium EDTA, Beta-Carotene
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSqualane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Corylus Avellana Seed Oil
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ethyl Oleate
Emollient
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingEthyl Linolenate
Emollient
Cetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Ceteareth-12
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientP-Anisic Acid
MaskingWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Propylene Glycol, Corylus Avellana Seed Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethyl Oleate, Ethyl Linoleate, Cetyl Palmitate, Laureth-7, Ethyl Linolenate, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Ceteareth-20, Ceteareth-12, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Caprylyl Glycol, P-Anisic Acid
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 WaterPrunus 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 OilThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateCetearyl 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 AlcoholTocopheryl 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 AcetatePolyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.
Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.
It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.
We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about PolyacrylamideC13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.
As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.
C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about C13-14 IsoparaffinLaureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.
This ingredient is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.
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Natio Rosewater Hydration Gentle Cream-Gel Face Cleanser 19 ingredients
Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk 24 ingredients
