Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin Versus IMAGE skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser
Updated on November 13, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin 34 ingredients
IMAGE skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser 53 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin 34 ingredients
IMAGE skincare the MAX Facial Cleanser 53 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-39
Acrylates Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientSilybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPorphyra Umbilicalis Extract
Skin ConditioningNarcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract
Astringent
Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract
MaskingPEG-8
HumectantNannochloropsis Oculata Extract
HumectantAlumina
Abrasive
Glycol
Humectant
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Glycol Stearate
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Sodium Phytate
Phytic Acid
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium Phosphate
BufferingParfum
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-39, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract, Narcissus Tazetta Bulb Extract, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Extract, PEG-8, Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract, Alumina, Glycol, Glycol Distearate, Glycol Stearate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Sodium Phytate, Phytic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium Phosphate, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Linalool, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
CleansingGlycol Distearate
Emollient
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Acrylates Copolymer
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Polyquaternium-10
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantGlyceryl Polymethacrylate
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Leontopodium Alpinum Extract
Skin ConditioningMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
Skin ConditioningSteareth-20
CleansingHesperidin Methyl Chalcone
Antioxidant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Citric Acid
Buffering
Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract
Skin ProtectingSodium Citrate
BufferingChlorhexidine Digluconate
Antimicrobial
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingDipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate
Skin Conditioning
Glycine Soja Protein
EmulsifyingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Skin Conditioning
Superoxide Dismutase
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Lecithin
EmollientDipeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Gel Forming
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Humectant
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycol Distearate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Limonene, Glycerin, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Leontopodium Alpinum Extract, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Steareth-20, Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone, Sodium Lactate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Citric Acid, Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract, Sodium Citrate, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Potassium Sorbate, Carbomer, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Glycine Soja Protein, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Superoxide Dismutase, Xanthan Gum, Benzyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Lecithin, Dipeptide-2, Sodium Dextran Sulfate, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinAcrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerChances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideGlycol Distearate serves as a pearlizing or opacifying agent in cosmetic products.
It's often included in cleansers and haircare products to give them a lustrous or shimmering appearance.
It is derived from stearic acid, a natural fatty acid commonly found in vegetable oils and animal fats.
Glycol Distearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glycol DistearateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoatePotassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateIngredient Ratings
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