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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths versus Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover .

Published on February 17, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 16 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 parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

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Makeup Remover American Brand United States
Makeup Remover American Brand United States

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

PHA
Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 1.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.

Due to its structure, meadowfoam seed oil is stable and has a long shelf life. It has the highest concentration of stable fatty-acids among plant oils. This makeup helps prevent it from degrading once exposed to oxygen.

Meadowfoam, Limnanthes alba, Limnanthaceae., is native to California and Oregon.

Learn more about Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 5.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Santalum Album Oil is created from the Santalum album, or the East Indian sandalwood tree. This oil has fragrance and masking properties due to its unique scent.

Sandalwood may sensitize the skin for those sensitive to fragrances.

It has been used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine for centuries.

Learn more about Santalum Album Oil

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 6.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Masking, Tonic

Salvia Sclarea Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the Clary Sage, Salvia sclarea L., Lamiaceae

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 7.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Masking, Tonic

Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil is an oil.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 8.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 9.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 23.

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What it does: Astringent, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Community Rating: Disliked

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 10.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 11.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil is an oil.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 12.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil is the oil obtained from the seed of the edible carrot. The oil is created by steaming and distilling the seeds of the plant.

Carrot Seed Oil has hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

As an emollient, carrot seed oil creates a thin film on the skin. This film prevents moisture from escaping, keeping your skin hydrated. Carrot seed oil has a soothing effect and can help alleviate inflammation.

As an antioxidant, carrot seed oil may help reduce the signs of aging. Antioxidants are able to neutralize free-radical molecules, or molecules that can damage our skin's cells and DNA.

Emerging studies show the alpha-pinene and carotol content give carrots antibacterial and antifungal properties. However, this is dependent on the amount of each compound. More studies are needed.

Carrot Seed Oil is not carrot oil. Carrot oil is created by mixing parts of the carrot in a carrier oil, such as coconut oil.

Learn more about Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 13.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 22.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Cymbopogon Martini Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the herb palmarosa, Cymbopogon martini, Gramineae

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 14.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 15.

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What it does: Masking, Tonic

Ormenis Multicaulis Oil is an oil.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 16.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 20.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.

Rose Geranium contains antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It has been shown to reduce bacteria and fungus. Due to these properties, Rose Geranium may help reduce acne.

The antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging, such as fine-lines and wrinkles.

Fragrant components of Rose Geranium include citronellol and geraniol. These may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns. The scent of Rose Geranium closely resembles traditional roses.

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Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 17.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 13.

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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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Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 19.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 7.

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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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Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 28.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 33.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

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Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 33.

Philosophy Purity Made Simple Facial Cleansing Gel & Eye Makeup Remover contains this as ingredient number 37.

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

12% are loved or liked
18% have mixed ratings
42% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
5% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
36% have no rating yet

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