Comparison between Alastin Gentle Cleaser vs. La Roche-Posay Cleansing Milk

Find out which product is better for your skin.

20 Ingredients 18

1
Water
1
Water
2
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
2
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
3
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
3
Isohexadecane
4
Acrylates Copolymer
4
Paraffinum Liquidum/​mineral Oil
5
PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate
5
Glycerin
6
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
6
Acrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer
7
Panthenol
7
Ceteareth-25
8
Glycerin
8
Cetearyl Alcohol
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Uniqueness16 out of 20
80.0%
Uniqueness14 out of 18
77.8%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
8 out of 20
40%
chemical
11 out of 20
55%
natural
3 out of 18
17%
chemical
14 out of 18
78%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Panthenol#7Glycerin#8Beta-Glucan#9
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#11
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Titanium Dioxide#13Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil#11Citric Acid#19
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Glycerin#5
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Ethylhexyl Palmitate#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Benzoic Acid#17

Detailed view

Alastin Gentle Cleaser vs. La Roche-Posay Cleansing Milk
Position 1
Both products have the same component on this position.

#1Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

Position 2

#2Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Origin: chemical
Role: Cleansing agent, Foaming, Surfactant
Cleansing
Sulfates
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
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#2Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
Softening
Hair conditioning
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
Position 3

#3Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Cleansing agent, Foam booster, Hair conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Cleansing
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a pH 4.5-5.5 liquid that is used to improve the overall efficiency of the formulation. It’s usually combined with different surfactants and is used because of its cleansing efficiency. It helps to remove sebum and dirt from the skin and hair. It also works as a foaming agent helping to make a pleasant foam.

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#3Isohexadecane

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Solvent
Softening
Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 4

#4Acrylates Copolymer

Origin: chemical
Role: Antistatic agent, Binding, Film former, Hair fixative
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
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#4Paraffinum Liquidum/​mineral Oil

Origin: No information
Role: No information
Position 5

#5PEG/PPG-8/3 Diisostearate

Origin: No information
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
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#5Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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