Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil versus Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm .
Last updated on September 08, 2023. Published on December 30, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
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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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
Avène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil 21 ingredients
Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm 32 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 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
- Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
- Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
- Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Avène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil 21 ingredients
Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil 21 ingredients
Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm 32 ingredients
Glycerin • Water • Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Decyl Glucoside • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Chloride • Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol • Aquaphilus Dolomiae Extract • Arginine • Citric Acid • Coco-Glucoside • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Olive Oil Aminopropanediol Esters • Glyceryl Oleate • Glycine • Hydrogenated Vegetable Glycerides Citrate • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Polyethylene • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg-10 Isostearate • Microcrystalline Wax • Oenothera Biennis Oil • Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Lactococcus Ferment Lysate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Copernicia Cerifera Wax • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil • Eclipta Prostrata Extract • Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil • Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil • Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract • Lactic Acid • Sodium Chloride • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caprylyl Glycol • Sodium Benzoate • Citric Acid
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideAvène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidAvène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilAvène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient. Jojoba contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical damage. This may help in anti-aging.
Jojoba seed oil is a humectant, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some bacteria. It has also been shown to help in wound healing. Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns.
It is found to be similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. Jojoba oil may even help with regulating sebum production.
Although jojoba oil is non-comedogenic, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient if you have any concerns.
Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Jojoba is native to the southwestern US.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilAvène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.
Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateAvène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 19.
Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Avène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil 21 ingredients
Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm 32 ingredients
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Avène XeraCalm A.D. Cleansing Oil 21 ingredients
Tula Skincare Makeup Melt Makeup Removing Balm 32 ingredients
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