Uriage Cleansing Oil Versus Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil
Updated on August 15, 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
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Ingredient Info
Uriage Cleansing Oil 17 ingredients
Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil 23 ingredients
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Uriage Cleansing Oil 17 ingredients
Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil 23 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingParfum
Masking
Laureth-2
CleansingPEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Polyquaternium-10
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Acetate
BufferingWater, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Parfum, Laureth-2, PEG/PPG-120/10 Trimethylolpropane Trioleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Polyquaternium-10, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Acetate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate
HumectantSodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
CleansingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
EmulsifyingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-10
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides
Emulsifying
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Acetate
BufferingBrassica Campestris Sterols
Emollient
Raspberry Seed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
Skin Conditioning
Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Polyquaternium-10, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Sodium Acetate, Brassica Campestris Sterols, Raspberry Seed Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
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 GlycerinSodium 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 SulfatePeg-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.
Learn more about PEG-7 Glyceryl CocoateSodium 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.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate yet.
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 AcidChances 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.
Learn more about Sodium ChloridePolyquaternium-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-10Coco-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.
This ingredient is considered gentle and non-comedogenic. However, it may still be irritating for some.
Learn more about Coco-GlucosideGlyceryl Oleate is the ester of glycerin and oleic acid. This ingredient is mainly an emollient and emulsifier.
Emollients soften and hydrate the skin by creating a thin film on top to trap in moisture. As an emulsifier, glyceryl oleate helps stabilize formulations by preventing ingredients such as oil and water from separating. According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps helps thicken water-in-oil formulations, shower gels, and hair shampoos.
In some products, this ingredient may be used as a fragrance / perfuming ingredient. The scent of this ingredient is described to be "waxy".
Glyceryl oleate is created from oils rich in oleic acid, such as peanut oil and olive oil.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl OleateWe don't have a description for Sodium Acetate yet.
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Uriage Cleansing Oil 17 ingredients
Uriage Xemose Cleansing Soothing Oil 23 ingredients
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Uriage Cleansing Oil 17 ingredients
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
