Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes versus Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths .
Published on March 12, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 13 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 common allergens, fragrances and oils
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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).
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes 27 ingredients
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Santalum Album Oil
- Salvia Sclarea Oil
- Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
- Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil
- Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
- Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
- Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil
- Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
- Cymbopogon Martini Oil
- Ormenis Multicaulis Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes 27 ingredients
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes 27 ingredients
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths 33 ingredients
Water • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Glycerin • Ceteareth-20 • Phenoxyethanol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sorbitan Laurate • Glyceryl Stearate • Caprylyl Glycol • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Polysorbate 20 • Ethylhexylglycerin • Hexylene Glycol • Parfum • Citric Acid • Ceteareth-12 • Cetyl Palmitate • Benzoic Acid • Polyglyceryl-4 Laurate • Benzyl Benzoate • Dilauryl Citrate • Geraniol • Linalool • Limonene • Citronellol
Water • Butylene Glycol • Sodium Citrate • Gluconolactone • Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil • Santalum Album Oil • Salvia Sclarea Oil • Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil • Piper Nigrum Fruit Oil • Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil • Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil • Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Cymbopogon Martini Oil • Mimosa Tenuiflora Bark Extract • Ormenis Multicaulis Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Tocopherol • Glycerin • Calcium Gluconate • Cetyl Palmitate • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glyceryl Stearate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Ceteareth-12 • Ceteareth-20 • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Benzoic Acid • Geraniol • Linalool
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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 Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 1.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 1.
We don't have a description for Cetearyl Isononanoate.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 2.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 22.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 3.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 5.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 6.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 25.
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 Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 9.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 14.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Ceteareth-12.
The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 18.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Learn more about Cetyl PalmitateThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 19.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 21.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 20.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 31.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 24.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 32.
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.
Learn more about LinaloolThe Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes contains this as ingredient number 25.
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths contains this as ingredient number 33.
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The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes 27 ingredients
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths 33 ingredients
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The Body Shop Vitamin E Gentle Facial Cleansing Wipes 27 ingredients
Philosophy Purity Made Simple One-Step Facial Cleansing Cloths 33 ingredients
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