The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Superclarify Cleanser
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 1 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Superclarify Cleanser 17 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
e.l.f. cosmetics Superclarify Cleanser 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
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 ConditioningDecyl Glucoside
CleansingLauryl Glucoside
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingGlycereth-7
HumectantPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCocamide Mea
EmulsifyingGlycol Stearate
Emollient
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
Preservative
Water, Decyl Glucoside, Lauryl Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycereth-7, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Niacinamide, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Xanthan Gum, Cocamide Mea, Glycol Stearate, DMDM Hydantoin, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Butylene Glycol, Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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!
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The Ordinary Squalane Cleanser 20 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Superclarify Cleanser 17 ingredients
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