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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser versus Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser .

Last updated on July 25, 2023. Published on January 20, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Face Cleanser British Brand United Kingdom
Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea

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

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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

Vitamin E

Benefits

Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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.

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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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.

Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.

Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

6
What it does: Solvent
Community Rating: Liked

Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.

It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.

Mamonde Petal Spa Oil to Foam Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

19% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
24% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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