Bliss Makeup Melt Dry/Wet Gentle Jelly Cleanser Versus Neutrogena Makeup Melting Refreshing Jelly Cleanser
This mild gel makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
This mild cream makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
CleansingHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Astringent
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
CleansingShea Butter Ethyl Esters
Emollient
Xylitylglucoside
Humectant
Anhydroxylitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Propanediol
Solvent
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingShea Butteramidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Phytate
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Isohexadecane
EmollientTetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzoic Acid
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Linalool
Perfuming
Water, Glycerin, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Allantoin, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Propanediol, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Phytate, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbitan Isostearate, Polysorbate 60, Isohexadecane, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Linalool
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientDecyl Isostearate
Emollient
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Zea Mays Starch
Absorbent
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Poloxamer 188
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Disodium EDTA
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Decyl Isostearate, Isopropyl Isostearate, Butylene Glycol, Zea Mays Starch, Polysorbate 20, Poloxamer 188, Caprylyl Glycol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Chlorphenesin, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Panthenol, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that:
The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure.
Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations.
Learn more about EthylhexylglycerinGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinIsohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecanePanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about Water
