Simple Skincare Kind To Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion - UK Versus Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion
Updated on July 16, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Simple Skincare Kind To Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion 19 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Simple Skincare Kind To Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion 19 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients
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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.
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 AlcoholSodium 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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Simple Skincare Kind To Skin Purifying Cleansing Lotion 19 ingredients
Avène Tolerance Extremely Gentle Cleanser Lotion 14 ingredients

