Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm versus Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - .
Published on October 07, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm 28 ingredients
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - 24 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm 28 ingredients
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - 24 ingredients
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APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm 28 ingredients
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - 24 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate • Synthetic Wax • Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters • Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate • Glycerin • Sorbitol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil • Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil • Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Limonene • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Linalool • Sucrose Stearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glyceryl Stearate • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract • Beta-Carotene • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Tocopherol • Water • Butylene Glycol • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Water • 1,2-Hexanediol • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Zea Mays Germ Oil • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Isopropyl Myristate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Polybutene • Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate • Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate • Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate • Tocopherol • Limonene • Water • Linalool • Butylene Glycol • Glycine Soja Oil • Alcohol • Dicaprylyl Ether • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Undecane • Tridecane • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Houttuynia Cordata Extract • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Parfum
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateAPRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate.
APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - contains this as ingredient number 7.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneAPRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilAPRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - contains this as ingredient number 23.
Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolAPRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAPRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAPRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAPRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - contains this as ingredient number 11.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 24.
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - contains this as ingredient number 13.
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APRILSKIN Carrotene IPMP Hydromelt Cleansing Balm 28 ingredients
Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi+ Pollutant & Dullness Clarifying Cleansing Oil - 24 ingredients
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