Avalon Organics vs. Skyn Iceland 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

Skyn Iceland
Glacial Face Wash

4.5

$30.00 / size: 5.0 oz

Notable Ingredients

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

Glycerin, Oat Kernel Extract, Oxycoccus Palustris (Arctic Cranberry) Seed Oil, Butylated Hydroxy Toluene (+2), Vitamin C, Retinol, Vitamin E, Glycosphingolipids

Highlighted Skin Goals

Anti-Aging
Brightening
Soothing

Anti-Aging
Replenishing
Protecting

Ingredient Safety

Paraben-free

Fragrance-free

Sulfate-free

Silicone-free

Environment Pollutant-free

Paraben-free

Sulfate-free

Silicone-free

Potentially irritating (Dirty Dozen) ingredients

Fragrance: Fragrance (Parfum)

PEG: PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides

BHA & BHT: BHT

Allergy-inducing ingredients

Allergen: Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene

Allergen: Butylphenyl Methylpropional, Linalool, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geraniol, Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol

Environment polluting ingredients

Marine Pollutants (UV Filters): Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

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 Sensitive Skin

Bad for Dry Skin

Bad for Oily Skin

Bad for Sensitive Skin

Bad for Acne-Prone Skin

Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG)

70% low risk

26% medium risk

0% high risk

4% unknown risk

58% low risk

29% medium risk

9% high risk

3% unknown risk