Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser versus Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm .
Published on October 24, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 20 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
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).
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser 35 ingredients
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 27 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
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 🎉
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Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser 35 ingredients
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 27 ingredients
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Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser 35 ingredients
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 27 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Glycerin • Water • Sucrose Laurate • Lactic Acid • Glycolic Acid • Salicylic Acid • Tartaric Acid • Malic Acid • Caprae Lac • Colostrum • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Lactose • Milk Protein • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Honey • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract • Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Whey Protein • Sucrose Stearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Sucrose Palmitate • Citric Acid • C10-18 Triglycerides • Lecithin • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Water • Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside • C10-18 Triglycerides • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Lauryl Laurate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Caprae Lac • Colostrum • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Lactose • Milk Protein • Glycerin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Honey • Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract • Squalane • Whey Protein • Citric Acid • Glucose • Lecithin • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate
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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 PalmitateBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 WaterBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Caprae Lac.
Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Colostrum isn't fungal acne safe.
Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is derived from the fermentation of Bifida bacteria (often with dairy). It is a probiotic and helps to strengthen our skin's microbiome.
Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin against infection. It also helps our skin stay hydrated and healthy.
Studies also show this ingredient to be a promising soothing ingredient for sensitive skin.
Learn more about Bifida Ferment LysateBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for Lactose.
Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Milk Protein.
Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of fructose and glucose. Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E all offer numerous skin benefits.
Honey is hydrating, antibacterial, anti-aging, and skin soothing.
The humectant property of honey makes it great at helping to hydrate the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air to your skin.
Honey may help reduce the signs of aging due to its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help protect your skin against free-radical molecules. If left unchecked, these molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Fun fact: darker honey is a antioxidant than light honey.
The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.
Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.
Learn more about HoneyBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 20.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.
Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.
It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 21.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.
Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.
Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.
Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.
Learn more about Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 22.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 19.
We don't have a description for Eryngium Alpinum Flower Extract.
Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 23.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Symphytum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract.
Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 24.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract comes from the cucumber. Cucumis Sativus is native to South Asia and can now be found on every continent.
Cucumbers are mostly made up of water (95%), and the other 5% is composed of: vitamin C, caffeic acid, fatty acids, amino acids, and other minerals.
Cucumbers have anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties.
Vitamin C and Caffeic acid are potent antioxidants that may help with anti-aging. Antioxidants help neutralize free-radical molecules, or unstable molecules that may damage our skin cells and DNA.
Cucumbers contain shikimate dehydrigenase, an enzyme shown to help reduce inflammation and soothe the skin. The amino acids help nourish our skin's natural acid mantle. Our acid mantle is formed from the mixing of sebum and sweat. This slightly acidic film acts as a barrier to protect us from bacteria, viruses, and other contaminants.
Unless you have an allergy to cucumbers, it is generally a non-irritating ingredient.
Learn more about Cucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 25.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Whey Protein.
Beekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 26.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 AcidBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 31.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 23.
C10-18 Triglycerides is a skin conditioning and texture-enhancer.
It is created from glycerin and a mixture of C10-18 fatty acids.
This ingredient improves spreadability and helps thicken a product.
According to manufacturers, it usually comes from vegetable-based saturated fatty acids. Common bases for this ingredient are coconut oil, palm kernel oil, or both.
Due to the melting point being close to skin temperature, it is usually used in lip products.
Triglycerides are a main component of fat in the human body.
Learn more about C10-18 TriglyceridesBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 32.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Lecithin is a term for a group of substances found in plants, animals, and humans. They are made up of mixture of fatty acids. These fatty acids usually are a mixture of phosphoric acid's choline ester connected to stearic, oleic, and palmitic acids. Most lecithins are created from plant ingredients scuh as sunflower.
Lecithin is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and creates a barrier to keep moisture in.
As an emulsifier, it also helps prevent water and oil ingredients from separating. Lecithin can help ingredients be better absorbed by the skin. The phospholipids in Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier.
Learn more about LecithinBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 33.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 25.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 34.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 BenzoateBeekman 1802 Milk Wash Exfoliating Jelly Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 35.
Beekman 1802 Buttermilk Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.
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