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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes versus Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk .

Published on March 18, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Face Cleanser British Brand United Kingdom

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).

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Buy Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes

Starts at $5.00
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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

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Acne Trigger (2)
Rosacea
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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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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The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 1.

Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cetearyl Isononanoate.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 2.

Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 17.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Ceteareth-20 is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. It is derived from cetearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol.

As an emulsifier, Ceteareth-20 prevents oil and water from separating. It is also a surfactant. Surfactants help gather oil, pollution, and dirt to be washed away.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 4.

Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 6.

Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 20.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 7.

Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 11.

6
What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 9.

Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 9.

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 10.

Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 23.

8
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Ceteareth-12.

The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 18.

Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 19.

9
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Cetyl Palmitate is a wax-like substance.

It comes from palmitic acid and palmityl alcohol. Cetyl Palmitate may not be safe for Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne.

This ingredient is naturally found in the guava fruit and stony corals.

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The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 19.

Biologique Recherche Lait U Botanical Cleansing Milk contains this as ingredient number 14.

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

15% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
70% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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