Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm versus Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam .
Last updated on January 25, 2024. Published on December 26, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm 31 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam 57 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm 31 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam 57 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm 31 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam 57 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Triethylhexanoin • Glycerin • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Water • Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate • Kaolin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Centella Asiatica Extract • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Elaeis Guineensis Oil • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Sucrose Stearate • Sucrose Laurate • Sucrose Myristate • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Butylene Glycol • Beta-Glucan • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hyaluronate • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Fructooligosaccharides • 1,2-Hexanediol
Water • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Glycerin • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Glycol Distearate • Potassium Cocoate • Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • Sodium Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate • Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer • Hyaluronic Acid • Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate • Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate • Potassium Hyaluronate • Butylene Glycol • Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract • Laminaria Japonica Extract • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract • Centella Asiatica Extract • Ficus Carica Fruit Extract • Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Glycine • Serine • Glutamic Acid • Aspartic Acid • Leucine • Alanine • Arginine • Lysine • Isoleucine • Phenylalanine • Proline • Threonine • Tyrosine • Valine • Histidine • Cysteine • Methionine • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate • Beta-Glucan • Panthenol • Ceramide NP • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Fructooligosaccharides • Allantoin • Oryza Sativa Bran Extract • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride • Hydroxyacetophenone • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Polyquaternium-39 • Decylene Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin
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Ingredients Explained
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Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 WaterB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.
Centella Asiatica Extract is derived from an herb plant native to Southeast Asia. It is rich in antioxidants and amino acids. In skincare products, Centella Asiatica Extract is used for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Many active components found in Centella Asiatica Extract, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside, encourage the skin to naturally produce hyaluronic acid. This helps keep our skin hydrated. Many of these components also show antioxidant activity and may help reduce the signs of aging.
Research shows Centella Asiatica can help increase Type I collagen production by increasing fibroblast production. Fibroblast helps form connective tissue.
The combination of all these properties makes Centella Asiatica Extract effective at soothing the skin.
Other components of Centella Asiatic Extract include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Recent studies found madecassoside may help prevent damage from UV rays by preventing UV-induced inflammation. Further research is needed.
This plant has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 21.
Laminaria Japonica Extract comes from a kelp more commonly known as 'sweet kelp'. It is commonly eaten in Japan, Korea, and China.
Sweet kelp is a humectant and helps hydrate your skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Studies show Laminaria Japonica has antioxidant compounds. Antioxidants may help with anti-aging. Kelp also contains magnesium and zinc, making it great for calming inflammation and redness.
Learn more about Laminaria Japonica ExtractB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 19.
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract comes from the false daisy plant. False daisy contains antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids.
One study found false daisy to absorb UVA and UVB radiation. However, this should not replace your sunscreen.
False daisy is used in both traditional medicines and foods throughout Southeast Asia and India.
Learn more about Eclipta Prostrata Leaf ExtractB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 9.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 46.
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.
B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 17.
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi.
Beta-Glucan is a humectant, meaning it can hold large amounts of water. This helps hydrate the skin. It also helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
Beta-Glucan has antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show Beta-Glucan may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
Learn more about Beta-GlucanB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 43.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is a form of hyaluronic acid. It is created by the hydrolysis of hyaluronic acid with a high molecular weight. Once created, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid has a low molecular weight.
Low molecular weight HA has been shown to hydrate and increase elasticity of the skin. Increasing elasticity is also associated with reduction of wrinkle depth.
One study found topical low molecular weight hyaluronic acid may be considered for the treatment of rosacea in the adult population. However, we always recommend speaking with a professional about your skin concerns.
Hyaluronic acids are a humectant. This means they draw moisture from the air. Hyaluronic acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read more about other common forms of hyaluronic acid:
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 21.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 10.
This ingredient is created by putting sodium hyaluronate through hydrolysis.
You might know this as 'mini' or 'ultra low-molecular weight' hyaluronic acid. The small molecule size means it is able to travel deeper in the skin.
According to studies, low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid can:
One study from 2011 found ultra-low weight HA to show pro-inflammatory properties. Another study from 2022 found it to downregulate UV-B induced inflammation.
Hydrolysis is a process of changing a molecule using water or enzymes.
This ingredient is water-soluble.
Learn more about Hydrolyzed Sodium HyaluronateB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Potassium Hyaluronate.
B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 24.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 16.
Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in healthy skin. It is a humectant, meaning it draws moisture to your skin.
Hyaluronic Acid has the capacity to bind to large amounts of water. This ingredient helps hydrate, soothe, and protect the skin.
Fun fact: It is already naturally found in our bodies, such as the fluids of our eyes and our joints.
Studies find this ingredient to have anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This can help speed up wound-healing,
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Hyaluronic AcidB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 25.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 13.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer is a type of hyaluronic acid. In fact, it is modified version of hyaluronic acid.
The structure of Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer allows it to stay in the skin's top layer for a longer period of time. This allows for even more hydration and humectant action than hyaluronic acid.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 12.
This form of hyaluronic acid is produced through fermentation.
According to a manufacturer, it has a positive charge by ionic binding to help moisturize and give hair a smooth feel. This is why you'll find this ingredient in shampoos and body washes.
B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate is a type of Hyaluronic Acid.
Hyaluronic Acids help moisturize, soothe, and protect the skin.
Read about common types of Hyaluronic Acid here: Sodium Hyaluronate Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic Acid
Learn more about Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 29.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 14.
Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
Fructooligosaccharides is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesB.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 30.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 47.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm contains this as ingredient number 31.
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam contains this as ingredient number 24.
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B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm 31 ingredients
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Low-Ph Cleansing Foam 57 ingredients
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