SVR Physiopure Gentle Foaming Gel Cleanser Versus Uriage DS Regulating Foaming Gel
Updated on July 24, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
SVR Physiopure Gentle Foaming Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients
Uriage DS Regulating Foaming Gel 24 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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SVR Physiopure Gentle Foaming Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients
Uriage DS Regulating Foaming Gel 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDisodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Coco-Betaine
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium PCA
Humectant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Calcium Gluconate, Gluconolactone, Magnesium PCA, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Lactic Acid, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Zinc Coceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Copper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Manganese Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Phytosphingosine Acetamide
AntimicrobialWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Butylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Lactic Acid, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Piroctone Olamine, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Benzoic Acid, Copper Gluconate, Manganese Gluconate, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Phytosphingosine Acetamide
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-GlucosideGlyceryl Oleate is the ester of glycerin and oleic acid. This ingredient is mainly an emollient and emulsifier.
Emollients soften and hydrate the skin by creating a thin film on top to trap in moisture. As an emulsifier, glyceryl oleate helps stabilize formulations by preventing ingredients such as oil and water from separating. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps helps thicken water-in-oil formulations, shower gels, and hair shampoos.
In some products, this ingredient may be used as a fragrance / perfuming ingredient. The scent of this ingredient is described to be "waxy".
Glyceryl oleate is created from oils rich in oleic acid, such as peanut oil and olive oil.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl OleateLactic Acid is another well-loved alpha hydroxy acid (AHA). It is gentler than glycolic acid but still highly effective.
Its main role is to exfoliate the surface of the skin by loosening the “glue” that holds dead skin cells together. Shedding those old cells leads to smoother, softer, and more even-toned skin.
Because lactic acid molecules are larger than glycolic acid, they don’t penetrate as deeply. This means they’re less likely to sting or irritate, making it a great choice for beginners or those with sensitive skin.
Like glycolic acid, it can:
Lactic acid also acts as a humectant (like hyaluronic acid). It can draw water into the skin to improve hydration and also plays a role in the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF) in the form of sodium lactate.
Studies show it can boost ceramide production to strengthen the skin barrier and even help balance the skin’s microbiome.
To get results, choose products with a pH between 3-4.
Lower strengths (5-12%) focus on surface exfoliation; higher strengths (12% and up) can reach deeper in the dermis (deeper, supportive layer) to improve skin texture and firmness over time.
Though it was originally derived from milk, most modern lactic acid used in skincare is vegan. It is made through non-dairy fermentation to create a bio-identical and stable form suitable for all formulations.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Lactic acid is truly a gentle multitasker: it exfoliates, hydrates, strengthens, and brightens. It's a great ingredient for giving your skin a smooth, glowing, and healthy look without the harshness of stronger acids.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidPeg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.
Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.
There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateChances 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.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideSodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.
SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.
Learn more about Sodium Laureth SulfateThis gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateWater. 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!
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Uriage DS Regulating Foaming Gel 24 ingredients
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