Avalon Organics vs. philosophy Cleanser, Compared

Which of these skincare favorites should you use? We compare the two products based on their ingredients and safety information.

Cleanser

Avalon Organics
Intense Defense With Vitamin C Cleansing Gel

Cleanser

philosophy
Purity Made Simple Cleanser

4.5

$24.00 / size: 8 oz

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin C, German Chamomile Flower Extract, Olive Leaf (+2), Citric Acid, Glycerin, Green Tea Extract, Vitamin E

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Meadowfoam Seed Oil, Sodium Trideceth Sulfate, Twelve-essential Oil Blend (Including Rosewood, Sandalwood, Sage)

Highlighted Skin Goals

Anti-Aging
Brightening
Soothing

Protecting
Replenishing
Exfoliating

Ingredient Safety

Paraben-free

Fragrance-free

Sulfate-free

Silicone-free

Environment Pollutant-free

Fragrance-free

Sulfate-free

Silicone-free

Allergen-free

Environment Pollutant-free

Potentially irritating (Dirty Dozen) ingredients

DEA: Triethanolamine

Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives: Imidazolidinyl Urea

Paraben: Methylparaben, Propylparaben

PEG: Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate

Allergy-inducing ingredients

Allergen: Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene

Environment polluting ingredients

Ingredient Safety by Skin Type

Good for Dry Skin

Good for Oily Skin

Good for Sensitive Skin

Good for Acne-Prone Skin

Bad for Dry Skin

Bad for Sensitive Skin

Good for Dry Skin

Good for Acne-Prone Skin

Bad for Dry Skin

Bad for Sensitive Skin

Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG)

70% low risk

26% medium risk

0% high risk

4% unknown risk

72% low risk

21% medium risk

3% high risk

3% unknown risk