Plum Goodness E-Luminence Simply Supple Cleansing Balm Versus Plum Goodness Plum Charcoal Do-the-Detox Face Wash
This oil-based cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry.
This mild gel cleanser is mild enough to cleanse without leaving skin feeling tight or stripped.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Soybean Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides
Skin ConditioningC15-23 Alkane
SolventGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
CI 26100
Cosmetic ColorantArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides, C15-23 Alkane, Glyceryl Stearate, Silica, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Coco-Glucoside, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, CI 26100, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Kaolin
Abrasive
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Cleansing
Propanediol
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Charcoal
Abrasive
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingSarcosine
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningWater, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Kaolin, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Propanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Charcoal, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Capryloyl Glycine, Sarcosine, Parfum, Sodium Gluconate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideEthylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPhenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU.
Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages.
Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon.
Learn more about PhenoxyethanolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
