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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin versus Kiehl's Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on November 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 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, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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).

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).

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
ph level
7

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

AHA
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (3)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 1.

Kiehl's Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Coco-Betaine is the natural version of Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is often derived from coconuts.

Coco-Betaine is a surfactant, meaning it helps remove dirt and oil from the skin.

Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.

Kiehl's Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a cleansing agent. It can be naturally derived or synthetically-created.

As a surfactant, it helps clean your skin by gathering dirt, oil, and other pollutants to be rinsed away more easily.

Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 3.

Kiehl's Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.

Kiehl's Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates 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.

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Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 6.

Kiehl's Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.

6
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances 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.

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Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.

Kiehl's Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium 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.

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Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 26.

Kiehl's Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.

8
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Nu Skin ageLOC LumiSpa Activating Face Cleanser– Normal to Combination Skin contains this as ingredient number 29.

Kiehl's Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

21% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
47% are disliked or very disliked
21% have no rating yet
17% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
61% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Kiehl's Calendula Deep Clean Foaming Face Wash 18 ingredients

4.7 /5
from 3 ratings
Expensive (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
NathalieEscudero_199's avatar

NathalieEscudero_199

7 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

It smells amazing and leaves my face feeling amazing!

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