Walgreens Exfoliating Cleanser with Salicylic Acid Versus Olay Cleanse Gentle Foaming Cleanser
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Walgreens Exfoliating Cleanser with Salicylic Acid 30 ingredients
Olay Cleanse Gentle Foaming Cleanser 16 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Walgreens Exfoliating Cleanser with Salicylic Acid 30 ingredients
Olay Cleanse Gentle Foaming Cleanser 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCalcium Gluconate
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingCholecalciferol
Cholesterol
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Calcium Gluconate, Sodium Chloride, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholecalciferol, Cholesterol, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, PEG-150 Distearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
CleansingPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Emulsifying
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Glycol Distearate
Emollient
Polyquaternium-10
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
DMDM Hydantoin
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Cocamide Mea, Disodium EDTA, DMDM Hydantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin 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 GlycerinPEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
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!
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Walgreens Exfoliating Cleanser with Salicylic Acid 30 ingredients
Olay Cleanse Gentle Foaming Cleanser 16 ingredients
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