Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 versus Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser .
Last updated on February 25, 2024. Published on October 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Ingredient Info
Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 18 ingredients
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser 19 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 18 ingredients
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 18 ingredients
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser 19 ingredients
Water • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Glycerin • Propanediol • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Allantoin • Centella Asiatica Extract • Avena Sativa Kernel Extract • Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Sodium Phytate • Gluconolactone • Calcium Gluconate • Xanthan Gum • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Gluconolactone • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate • Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine • Salicylic Acid • Sphingomonas Ferment Extract • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate • Lactic Acid • Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate • Carbomer • Citric Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterTransparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinTransparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolTransparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine 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 BetaineTransparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids.
Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.
Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneTransparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidTransparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateTransparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateTransparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 18 ingredients
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser 19 ingredients
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Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 18 ingredients
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser 19 ingredients
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Transparent Lab Rose Calming Cleanser ph 5.5 18 ingredients
ORI
Not irritating at all, smells nice due to the rose.
Not the best for oily skin but works on those drier days.
Doesnt foam much
Transparent Lab PHA Soft Peeling Cleanser 19 ingredients
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