Urban Skin Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser Versus La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Brightening Deep Cleanser
Updated on December 06, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Urban Skin Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Brightening Deep Cleanser 12 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Urban Skin Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Brightening Deep Cleanser 12 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyacrylate-33
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPolyquaternium-10
Azelaic Acid
Buffering
Phytic Acid
Glutathione
Alpha-Arbutin
Antioxidant
Kojic Acid
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Niacinamide, Polyacrylate-33, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyquaternium-10, Azelaic Acid, Phytic Acid, Glutathione, Alpha-Arbutin, Kojic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Phospholipids, Retinol, Illicium Verum Fruit/Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Sodium Hydroxide
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 GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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Urban Skin Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Brightening Deep Cleanser 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Urban Skin Even Tone Gentle Gel Cleanser 22 ingredients
This product is very smooth when cleansing and doesn’t make my skin feel irritated. Love that it is gentle, smells great but not a strong scent either. If you want a product that is good for acne cleansing, but also not too drying, I’d go with this one. Sure it isn’t “oil-free,” but it cleans your face and hydrates it well. I have oily skin and it doesn’t make me look or feel oily at all or too Show more
La Roche-Posay Pigmentclar Brightening Deep Cleanser 12 ingredients
I am so greatful for this product. My face was really really aggravated from a rosacea breakout and it was boarder-line dry enough to bleed. As soon as I used this face wash, and I do mean instantly, my skin very so so hydrated. I woke up this morning and the difference is night and day. Definitely recommend this product and don’t worry about the light scent it didn’t hurt my skin and I was in Show more
