Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm - Bare Glow Versus Bobbi Brown Extra Cleansing Balm
Updated on April 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm 59 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Extra Cleansing Balm 17 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm 59 ingredients
Bobbi Brown Extra Cleansing Balm 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPEG-4 Diheptanoate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCaesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Dicetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingCeteth-10 Phosphate
CleansingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingLecithin
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Propylene Glycol Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Laurate
Emulsifying
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Propylene Glycol Laurate
Skin ConditioningCoffea Arabica Seed Extract
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Tetrasodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantCI 75470
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, PEG-4 Diheptanoate, Glycerin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyethylene, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Caffeine, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract, Squalane, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil, Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-40 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Dicetyl Phosphate, Ceteth-10 Phosphate, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Citral, Tin Oxide, Propylene Glycol Laurate, Coffea Arabica Seed Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, CI 77891, CI 75470, CI 77499, CI 77492, CI 77491
Glycerin
Humectant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera
EmollientPolydecene
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningPotassium Stearate
CleansingBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Anise Alcohol
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Aminomethyl Propanediol
BufferingGlycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Limonene, Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera, Polydecene, Beta-Carotene, Potassium Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Anise Alcohol, Citronellol, Aminomethyl Propanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneIngredient Ratings
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