St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser Versus ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser versus ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser .

Last updated on July 25, 2023. Published on August 12, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser

Face Cleanser British Brand United Kingdom

Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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

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Ingredient Info

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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser 21 ingredients

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients

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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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser 21 ingredients

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Reduces Irritation

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Irritating

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation

Reduces Large Pores

Anti-Aging

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser 21 ingredients

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser 26 ingredients

Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Dipropylene Glycol • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Panthenol • Sodium Chloride • C12-14 Pareth-12 • Phenoxyethanol • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Propanediol • Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract • CI 17200 • CI 19140 • Parfum • Linalool • Limonene • Benzyl Salicylate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Geraniol

Water • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids • Sodium Chloride • Artemisia Vulgaris Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Crithmum Maritimum Extract • Hordeum Distichon Extract • Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract • Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract • Pterocarpus Soyauxii Wood Extract • Spiraea Ulmaria Extract • Butylene Glycol • Glycerin • Tetrasodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Benzoic Acid • Parfum • CI 42090 • CI 17200 • Citronellol • Hexyl Cinnamal • Limonene • Linalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

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.

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

What it does: Cleansing

Community Rating: Disliked

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.

Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.

While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.

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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Sodium Chloride

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.

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.

Phenoxyethanol

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.

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

Ethylhexylglycerin

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.

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

CI 17200

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 17200 is a synthetic reddish-purple dye.

St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

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.

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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

Linalool

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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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term '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.

Learn more about Limonene

St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.

Hexyl Cinnamal

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Hexyl Cinnamal is a fragrance ingredient with a similar scent to jasmine. It can be naturally found in chamomile essential oil.

This ingredient is a known EU allergen and may sensitize the skin. The EU requires this ingredient to be listed separately on an ingredients list.

Hexyl Cinnamal is not water soluble but is soluble in oils.

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St. Ives Glowing Apricot Daily Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.

ZO Skin Health Gentle Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.