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Neutrogena Makeup Remover Melting Balm Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm

Updated on July 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Neutrogena Makeup Remover Melting Balm

Makeup Remover

American Brand United States

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm

Makeup Remover

American Brand United States

Ingredient Info

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Neutrogena Makeup Remover Melting Balm 16 ingredients

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients

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Neutrogena Makeup Remover Melting Balm 16 ingredients

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Notable Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Makeup Remover Melting Balm

Isopropyl Palmitate Emollient, Masking

3-4 / 1

3 Concerns

Isopropyl Palmitate is a texture enhancer and emollient. It is an ester of isopropyl alcohol and palmitic acid.

3-4 Com. / 1 Irr.

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Masking, Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

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Paraffin Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum Jelly or mineral oil.

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Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Emollient, Emulsifying

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.

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Heptyl Undecylenate Emollient

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Heptyl Undecylenate isn't fungal acne safe.

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Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate Emulsifying

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is part of the PEG Sorbitan/Sorbitol Fatty Acid Esters group. As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.

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Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate.

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Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate Emulsifying

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.

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Isododecane Emollient, Solvent

Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.

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Microcrystalline Wax Emulsion Stabilising

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.

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Copernicia Cerifera Wax

1 / 0

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Copernicia Cerifera Wax comes from a palm tree native to Brazil. This wax is added to help give a thicker texture. It also helps create a film when applied.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil Skin Conditioning

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil comes from a green tea plant native to China. It is closely related to Camellia sinensis. Both plants have very similar properties. This plant also has similar properties to olive oil.

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Glycine Soja Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

3 / 0

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.

3 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Oil • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.

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Tocopherol Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0-3 / 0-3

Vitamin E • Antioxidant • 4 Benefits • May cause irritation

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

0-3 Com. / 0-3 Irr.

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Cocos Nucifera Oil Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning

4 / 0

Fragrance • Oil • 2 Concerns

Cocos Nucifera Oil is obtained from the kernels of the coconut fruit. In other words, this is coconut oil.

4 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Paraffin, Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Heptyl Undecylenate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Isododecane, Microcrystalline Wax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Tocopherol, Cocos Nucifera Oil

Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Emollient

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Masking, Skin Conditioning

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

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Hydrogenated Polydecene Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Polydecene is an emollient. It creates a non-occlusive film on the skin that offers extra protection for your skin barrier.

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Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate Emollient, Emulsifying

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.

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Polyethylene Abrasive

Exfoliant

Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.

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Peg-10 Isostearate Emulsifying

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Peg-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.

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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

Oil • Helps hydrate Dry Skin • 2 Concerns

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Skin Conditioning

Oil

Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil is an oil.

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Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 Skin Conditioning

Peptide • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 is a 3-amino acid peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Skin Conditioning

Peptide • Not safe for Fungal Acne

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 is a peptide. Peptides are building blocks for protein.

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Ceramide 3 Skin Conditioning

Ceramide • 4 Benefits

Ceramide 3 is a form of ceramide.

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Ceramide 6 Ii Skin Conditioning

Ceramide • 4 Benefits

Ceramide 6 II is a type of Ceramide.

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Ceramide 1 Skin Conditioning

Ceramide • 4 Benefits

Ceramide 1 is a type of Ceramide.

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Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.

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Phytosphingosine Skin Conditioning

Phytosphingosine is a phospholipid naturally found in our skin. It helps moisturize, soothe, and protect skin.

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Glycerin Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Butylene Glycol Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

1 / 0

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Water Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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.

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Polysorbate 20 Emulsifying

0 / 0

Not safe for Fungal Acne

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Carbomer Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

1 / 0

Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.

1 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Xanthan Gum Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

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Cholesterol Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning

0 / 0

2 Benefits

Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.

0 Com. / 0 Irr.

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Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate Emulsifying

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the lauric acid sodium salt of lactyl lactate.

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Phenoxyethanol Preservative

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

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Ethylhexylglycerin Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

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Caprylyl Glycol Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

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Geraniol Perfuming, Tonic

Fragrance • EU Allergen

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

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Linalool Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

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Parfum Masking, Perfuming

Fragrance • 2 Concerns

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking, Skin Conditioning

Mixed

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate

Emollient, Emulsifying

Very Disliked

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.

It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.

This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.

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