Topicals Faded Brightening Cleansing Bar Versus Lana Brightening Soap
Updated on January 31, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and niacinamide
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, dark spots and better texture
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
Topicals Faded Brightening Cleansing Bar 18 ingredients
Lana Brightening Soap 18 ingredients
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Topicals Faded Brightening Cleansing Bar 18 ingredients
Lana Brightening Soap 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil
Emollient
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
CleansingWater
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-4 Laurate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantSodium Chloride
Masking
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Melatonin
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Urea
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Lactate
BufferingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 45430
Cosmetic ColorantCocos Nucifera Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, CI 77891, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Morus Alba Root Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Parfum, Kojic Acid, Citric Acid, CI 45430
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Kojic acid comes from fungi and can also be from fermented foods. It helps even out skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation.
This ingredient works by blocking tyrosine, an enzyme that starts the process of skin darkening.
Kojic Acid is antifungal and often used to treat fungal infections. Additionally, it can help fight bacteria with its antimicrobrial properties. This can help treat acne as well.
A similar ingredient is arbutin.
Learn more about Kojic AcidNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidCarica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.
Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.
Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.
While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.
The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.
Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractIngredient Ratings
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