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Glycerin Gentle Purifying CleanserDrunk Elephant
Mello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal OatmealA face cleanser built around AHA and Centella asiatica, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cleanser built around Colloidal oatmeal and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 19.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 18.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Face oil2
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Benefits
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Histidine, PCA, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair19
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Colloidal Oatmeal, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearates, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Smoothing13
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearates, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Sodium Lactate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis20
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Coconut Acid, Glyceryl Stearates, Lauryl Glucoside, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Oenothera Biennis Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Coco-Glucoside (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Benzoate (in both products)
Preservative
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (in both products)
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Coco-Glucoside
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Coco-Glucoside isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Glucoside →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Sodium Chloride
Bulking, Fragrance, Oral Care, Viscosity Controlling
Sodium chloride
Learn more about Sodium Chloride →Sodium Benzoate
Anticorrosive, Fragrance, Preservative
Sodium Benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Sodium Benzoate →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →
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