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Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser Versus E45 Moisturising Body Lotion

Makeup Remover
General Moisturizer
American Brand United States
British Brand United Kingdom

Updated on July 26, 2024

Overview

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Concerns

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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Emollient, Skin Protecting, Solvent

Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.

Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.

Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.

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Emollient

Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.

This ingredient is effective at reducing water loss by 99%. This is because it is an occlusive. Occlusives create a hydrophobic barrier on the skin to prevent evaporation. This property makes it great for hydrating dry skin.

Pro tip: Use occlusives, such as this ingredient, on damp skin for the best results.

The quality or origin of petrolatum is only known when disclosed by the brand. Most cosmetic petrolatum has gone through several purification stages.

Another benefit of occlusives is it protects your skin against infection or allergies.

Petrolatum may not be safe for fungal-acne. Studies show mineral oil / petroleum leads to the growth of M. Furfur, a type of yeast.

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When to use

67 Routines
15% use in am
85% use in pm
97% use every day
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51% use in am
49% use in pm
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Reviews

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Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser 5 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Heavy (1) Oily (1) Sticky (1)
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DamDamfino

1 year ago
Review

This is THICCCC. Almost damaging to remove from dry skin.

I got this to try as an alternative make up remover instead of Ponds Cold Cream or Vaseline, and I thought I would be able to put a pump top lid on it - NOPE. Too thick to suck up the straw.

I genuinely don't know what the best use for this product is.
It works at dissolving makeup and sunscreen - but its a PITA to clean off. Show more

#heavy
#sticky
#oily
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Karina1

7 months ago
Review

it works really well for me it just sucks to take off the skin, since it’s so thick you have to pull and tuck at the skin to get it fully off which just gets annoying

E45 Moisturising Body Lotion 13 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Irritating (1)
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Keira

1 month ago
Review

Used this when I developed dermatagraphia and worked well for a while but I believe this has caused me cysts on my forehead and definetley increased my oiliness. I’ve yet to try a different moisturiser to see if it’s true but I have a gut feeling

#broke me out
#irritating