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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Uriage Cleansing Oil versus Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil .

Last updated on August 15, 2023. Published on November 11, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and sulfates

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Makeup Remover French Brand France
Body Oil French Brand France

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Body Oil

Body oil help give your body extra hydration. They should be used after lotions and treatments.

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Drying (3)
Acne Trigger
Rosacea
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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.

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What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a foaming, cleansing, and emulsifying ingredient. It is created from palm kernel oil or coconut oil. SLES is not the same as sodium lauryl sulfate. It is much milder and less likely to irritate.

SLES helps create foam in personal products. It also prevents ingredients from separating, helping to elongate the shelf life.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate. It can be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have concerns.

Learn more about Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 3.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.

It is a synthetic polymer with emulsifying and cleansing properties.

As an emulsifier, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate prevents ingredients such as oils and water from separating. It also helps rinse away oils, dirt, and pollutants from skin.

Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also dry out skin.

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Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.

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What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.

Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 4.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyquaternium-10 is an ammonium salt of hydroxyethylcellulose. It is a white and granular powder used as a film-former and anti-static agent.

This ingredient is commonly found in hair conditioning products. According to a manufacturer, its positive charge makes it great for absorbing hair proteins. The manufacturer also states this ingredient helps with curl retention.

For haircare friends: this ingredient is not a silicone.

Learn more about Polyquaternium-10

Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 14.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Cleansing, Foaming
Community Rating: Disliked

Coco-Glucoside is a surfactant, or a cleansing ingredient. It is made from glucose and coconut oil.

Surfactants help gather dirt, oil, and other pollutants from your skin to be rinsed away. Coco-Glucoside is considered gentle and non-comedogenic.

This ingredient is a known skin-irritant.

Learn more about Coco-Glucoside

Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does: Emollient, Emulsifying, Perfuming
Community Rating: Disliked

Glyceryl Oleate is a fragrance and isn't fungal acne safe.

Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 16.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking

We don't have a description for Sodium Acetate.

Uriage Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 17.

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil contains this as ingredient number 21.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

18% are loved or liked
6% have mixed ratings
59% are disliked or very disliked
18% have no rating yet
9% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
39% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Uriage Cleansing Oil 17 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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Mac_R

1 year ago · Sensitive Skin
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10/10 Body Wash
Most body washes leave my skin feeling stripped and dry. I started using this instead and found my skin feel so much cleaner and...

10/10 Body Wash
Most body washes leave my skin feeling stripped and dry. I started using this instead and found my skin feel so much cleaner and soothed

Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil 23 ingredients

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