BioBalance Hello Clean Cleansing Balm - Pore Downsizer Versus B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm
Updated on January 06, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry 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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Ingredient Info
BioBalance Hello Clean Cleansing Balm 13 ingredients
B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm 31 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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BioBalance Hello Clean Cleansing Balm 13 ingredients
B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-10 Myristate
Skin Conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Laminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningElaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientSucrose Laurate
Emollient
Sucrose Myristate
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate
HumectantHydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Humectant
Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
HumectantSodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
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
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolIngredient Ratings
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When to use
BioBalance Hello Clean Cleansing Balm 13 ingredients
B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm 31 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
BioBalance Hello Clean Cleansing Balm 13 ingredients
B.LAB Cica Barrier 5.5 Cleansing Oil Balm 31 ingredients
gave me whiteheads, hate the texture
Broke me out severely.
