Uriage Cleansing Water Gel Versus Uriage DS Regulating Foaming Gel
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. 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, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Uriage Cleansing Water Gel 17 ingredients
Uriage DS Regulating Foaming Gel 24 ingredients
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Uriage Cleansing Water Gel 17 ingredients
Uriage DS Regulating Foaming Gel 24 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
PEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingSodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Coco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Citric Acid
Buffering
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, PEG-80 Glyceryl Cocoate, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Parfum, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Citric Acid, DMDM Hydantoin, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Zinc Coceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Lactic Acid
Buffering
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Magnesium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Cleansing
Benzoic Acid
Masking
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningManganese Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMagnesium Oleth Sulfate
Cleansing
Phytosphingosine Acetamide
AntimicrobialWater, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Butylene Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Zinc Coceth Sulfate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate, Lactic Acid, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Piroctone Olamine, Magnesium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Oleth Sulfate, Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate, Benzoic Acid, Copper Gluconate, Manganese Gluconate, Magnesium Oleth Sulfate, Phytosphingosine Acetamide
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 WaterSodium 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 SulfateChances 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 ChlorideWe don't have a description for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate yet.
Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
This gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient is known for leaving a smooth feeling in skin and hair. It is made using coconut oil.
According to the manufacturer, it is soluble in water and has resistance to hard water, acid, and alkali.
Due to its coconut base, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateCoco-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 OleateMagnesium Laureth Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Sodium Oleth Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Magnesium Laureth-8 Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
Magnesium Oleth Sulfate is a type of sulfate.
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