Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser versus The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser .
Published on April 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 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, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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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
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser 27 ingredients
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser 27 ingredients
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser 27 ingredients
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser 17 ingredients
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Stearate Se • Stearic Acid • Coconut Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Sodium Caproyl Methyltaurate • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Althaea Officinalis Root Extract • Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract • Sodium PCA • Glycol Distearate • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Isethionate • Xanthan Gum • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Tetrasodium EDTA • Mica • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sodium Chloride • Glycerin • Squalane • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Coconut Acid • Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Learn more about GlycerinPeter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Coconut Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Cetearyl 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 AlcoholPeter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about Sodium ChloridePeter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxidePeter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 27.
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser 27 ingredients
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser 17 ingredients
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Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Cloud Cream Cleanser 27 ingredients
The Agency Cloud Care Cream Oil Cleanser 17 ingredients
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