Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash versus Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream .
Last updated on August 28, 2023. Published on October 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
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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
The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash 28 ingredients
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream 33 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash 28 ingredients
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash 28 ingredients
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream 33 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Isohexadecane • Sorbitol • Dimethicone • Sorbitan Stearate • Glycine Soja Oil • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Parfum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil • Sodium Hydroxide • Disodium EDTA • Benzyl Benzoate • Benzyl Alcohol • Geraniol • Linalool • Limonene • Hydroxycitronellal • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Citric Acid
Water • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Cetearyl Methicone • Dimethicone • Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate • Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract • Glycine Soja Sterols • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Panthenol • Potassium Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein • Betaine • Linoleic Acid • Phospholipids • Tocopherol • Glyceryl Stearate • Ceteareth-20 • Polyacrylate-13 • Polyisobutene • Glyceryl Oleate • Polysorbate 20 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Sorbate • Caprylyl Glycol • Benzyl Alcohol • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid
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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. 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!
Learn more about WaterThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 AlcoholThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 20.
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Benzyl Alcohol is most commonly used as a preservative. It also has a subtle, sweet smell. Small amounts of Benzyl Alcohol is not irritating and safe to use in skincare products. Most Benzyl Alcohol is derived from fruits such as apricots.
Benzyl Alcohol has both antibacterial and antioxidant properties. These properties help lengthen the shelf life of products. Benzyl Alcohol is a solvent and helps dissolve other ingredients. It can also improve the texture and spreadability.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is an astringent alcohol.
Using high concentrations of these alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Benzyl AlcoholThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 22.
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 28.
Alastin Ultra Calm Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
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