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Peter Thomas Roth Anti-Aging Cleansing Gel Versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Gel Cleanser - Montenegro

Face Cleanser
Face Cleanser
American Brand United States
French Brand France

Updated on November 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.

SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.

Learn more about Butylene Glycol

When to use

34 Routines
53% use in am
47% use in pm
100% use every day
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45% use in am
55% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Foaming Gel Cleanser 15 ingredients

2.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Doesn't Work (1) Drying (1)
kebiresevgibatur's avatar

Kebire Sevgi Batur

5 months ago
Review

irritating

#drying
#broke me out
#irritating
#doesn't work
ellasskin's avatar

Ella

13 days ago
Review

This was my fav cleanser for ages and I’m so sad they’ve discontinued it😭

#works well