The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser - Europe Versus Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser
Updated on November 06, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 26 ingredients
Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 26 ingredients
Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingBetaine
Humectant
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Coconut Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Emollient
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Salicylic Acid, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Betaine, Zinc PCA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Allantoin, Sodium Hydroxide, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glyceryl Laurate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Glycolic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Arctostaphylos Uva Ursi Leaf Extract, Lilium Candidum Leaf Cell Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Retinyl Palmitate, Allantoin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThis 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 TaurateCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetainePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Ingredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 26 ingredients
Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser 20 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
The INKEY List Salicylic Acid Cleanser 26 ingredients
TL;DR: works pretty nicely, but can and will dry your skin out. This cleanser would most likely be more compatible with those with oily skin. Use moisturizers and/or toners. A lot of bang for your buck.
I have combination skin, but my T-zone (the nose area specifically) is really, really oily, and the places where my glasses are touching my skin get a lot of gunk because of it. This cleanser Show more
Caused a lot of bumps and made my skin dry.
Derma E Vitamin C Brightening Cleanser 20 ingredients
Great morning cleanser! Leaves my skin radiant. I have sensitive skin with rosacea and it doesn’t irritate it
