The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser Versus Conatural Tea Tree and Neem Acne Face Wash
Updated on January 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
Conatural Tea Tree and Neem Acne Face Wash 20 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
Conatural Tea Tree and Neem Acne Face Wash 20 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Squalane
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientEthyl Macadamiate
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sucrose Laurate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSucrose Dilaurate
Emollient
Sucrose Trilaurate
Emulsifying
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingIsoceteth-20
Emulsifying
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone
Skin ConditioningTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Malic Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Squalane, Water, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Sucrose Stearate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sucrose Laurate, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sucrose Dilaurate, Sucrose Trilaurate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Isoceteth-20, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol, Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Decanone, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Malic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chlorphenesin
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Melia Azadirachta Leaf
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root
Skin ConditioningSmilax Glabra Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialDioscorea Villosa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningKigelia Africana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Giganteum Extract
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Bran Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf, Panthenol, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica Extract, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root, Smilax Glabra Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Villosa Root Extract, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Equisetum Giganteum Extract, Triticum Vulgare Bran Extract, Potassium Sorbate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 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!
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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
Conatural Tea Tree and Neem Acne Face Wash 20 ingredients
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