THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Acid Waterfall Cleansing Oil Versus Primera Perfect Oil to Foam Cleanser
Updated on April 22, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Acid Waterfall Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients
Primera Perfect Oil to Foam Cleanser 33 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Acid Waterfall Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients
Primera Perfect Oil to Foam Cleanser 33 ingredients
Benefits
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Tromethamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantDisodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Disodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPotassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Lauryl Glucoside
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
Cleansing1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingAcrylates Copolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingMaltodextrin
Absorbent
PPG-7
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Saponins
CleansingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningArginine
Masking
Aspartic Acid
Masking
Glutamic Acid
Humectant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingMondia Whitei Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Water, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate, Lauryl Glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Coco-Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Chloride, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Maltodextrin, PPG-7, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Parfum, Butylene Glycol, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Saponins, Ethylhexylglycerin, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glutamic Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer, Mondia Whitei Root Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolCoco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.
Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideDipropylene 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 GlycolDisodium 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 EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinWater. 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 WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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THE LAB by blanc doux Oligo Acid Waterfall Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients
Primera Perfect Oil to Foam Cleanser 33 ingredients
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