Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash Versus Trader Joe's All in One Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, 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, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
Trader Joe's All in One Cleanser 19 ingredients
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Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
Trader Joe's All in One Cleanser 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientAloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Decyl Glucoside, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Citric Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
CleansingSodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Cholecalciferol
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Phytonadione Epoxide
AstringentThioctic Acid
Antioxidant
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Camellia Sinensis Extract
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Disodium PEG-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Cholecalciferol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Phytonadione Epoxide, Thioctic Acid, Ubiquinone, Camellia Sinensis Extract, Copper Tripeptide-1, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbic Acid
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 WaterCocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine, a compound with two amino groups.
This ingredient 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 BetainePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
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 even out skin tone.
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.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateRetinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateIngredient Ratings
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Urban Hydration Bright & Balanced Aloe Vera Leaf Face Wash 15 ingredients
Trader Joe's All in One Cleanser 19 ingredients
