Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil Versus Sk-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens
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Ingredient Info
Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil 21 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser 32 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sk-II Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil 21 ingredients
Sk-II Facial Treatment Gentle Cleanser 32 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-8 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Butylparaben
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Hexyldecanol
EmollientPhenethyl Alcohol
MaskingRosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Methylparaben
Preservative
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Skin Conditioning
Paraffinum Liquidum, Isopropyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Water, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-8 Diisostearate, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, BHT, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Hexyldecanol, Phenethyl Alcohol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Butylene Glycol, Pyrus Malus Seed Extract, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Sucrose Polycottonseedate
Emollient
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyacrylamide
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Methylparaben
Preservative
Dimethiconol
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Disodium EDTA
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingPropylparaben
Preservative
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEthylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSaccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract
Skin ConditioningPalmitoyl Dipeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Sucrose Polycottonseedate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Isohexadecane, Dimethicone, Cetyl Alcohol, Polyacrylamide, Panthenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tocopheryl Acetate, Stearyl Alcohol, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Benzyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Dimethiconol, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-7, Propylparaben, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Ethylparaben, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Palmitoyl Dipeptide-7, Hexapeptide-3
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycolEthylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a yeast traditionally used to make the Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake.
GFF has moisturizing and antioxidant properties.
Studies show GFF improves our skin's natural moisturizing factors (NMF). Our NMF consists of many components that naturally moisturize our skin. Having healthy NMF keeps our skin plump, protected, and hydrated.
This ingredient tells our skin to create more filaggrin, an important component for NMF.
Filaggrin gathers all the structural proteins in our outer layer of skin and creates a tight barrier, helping to protect our skin against allergens and bacteria. This also helps prevent moisture loss.
Thanks to its antioxidant properties, GFF also protects our skin against oxidative stress and UV induced inflammation.
One study found GFF helped regulate sebum (oil) production and keratin in participants.
GFF may not be fungal-acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many components of sake, such as GFF, are studied for their anti-aging benefits today. This is because sake brewers are known to have youthful hands.
Learn more about Galactomyces Ferment FiltrateGlycerin 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 GlycerinMethylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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