Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion versus The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner .
Published on November 28, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and silicones
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General Moisturizer
All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Ingredient Info
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion 24 ingredients
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner 25 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion 24 ingredients
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion 24 ingredients
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner 25 ingredients
Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Ceramide Ns • Sorbitol • Dimethicone • Panthenol • Squalane • Xanthan Gum • Beta-Glucan • Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Mentha Rotundifolia Leaf Extract • Rosa Canina Fruit Extract • Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract • Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract • Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract • Silica • Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate • Acrylates Copolymer • Trisodium EDTA • Tromethamine
Water • Dipropylene Glycol • Glycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Hexyldecyl Ethylhexanoate • Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate • Alcohol Denat. • Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract • Betaine • Panthenol • Beta-Glucan • Sodium Hyaluronate • Butylene Glycol • Acrylates Copolymer • Tromethamine • Cyclopentasiloxane • Dimethicone • Trisodium EDTA • Caprylic Acid • Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil • Cymbopogon Martini Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
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.
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 Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.
D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.
D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.
Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about CyclopentasiloxaneThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 2.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 4.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate is an emollient. Emollients help your skin stay soft and smooth by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture. It also helps improve the texture of products by adding thickness or helping to create a silky feel.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate comes from isostearic acid, a saturated fatty acid. It is a synthetic ingredient.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 5.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 8.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 10.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 12.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 11.
Acrylates Copolymer is used as a film-forming agent and texture enhancer.
After applied, Acrylates Copolymer forms a thin film cover that helps skin feel more soft. It can help sunscreens become more water-resistant.
It is also used to make a product more thick.
Learn more about Acrylates CopolymerThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 22.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 23.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.
As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.
Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.
1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-
Learn more about TromethamineThe Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Clean Face Mild Lotion contains this as ingredient number 24.
The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur Advanced Cica Toner contains this as ingredient number 15.
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