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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil versus Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original .

Last updated on November 29, 2023. Published on January 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain oils

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Makeup Remover French Brand France
Makeup Remover French Brand France

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

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Buy Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil

Starts at $28.50
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Starts at $12.00

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Emollient, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.

Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.

These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.

Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.

Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.

Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 1.

Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

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Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.

Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original contains this as ingredient number 14.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

13% are loved or liked
25% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
26% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Caudalie Vinoclean Makeup Removing Cleansing Oil 8 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (1) Light (1) Works Well (1)
kr6013's avatar

kr6013

2 years ago · Skin
Review

Impressed!
Got this as a gift in mini size. I use it anytime I travel. It goes on like an oil, when you add water after massaging it into your...

Impressed!
Got this as a gift in mini size. I use it anytime I travel. It goes on like an oil, when you add water after massaging it into your face it becomes a foamy consistency before you wash it off. Doesn't irritate my dry/sensitive skin and gets makeup off. There aren't fragrances but it smells nice per the ingredients. Excited to try the farmacy green clean balm to see which is better! I didn't know SPF needed a double cleanse to remove, so want to see if I'll be purchasing a big bottle of this or the balm!

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apamee

1 month ago · Unsure Skin
Review

my favourite. it works well for sunscreen but also for heavy makeup. it doesn't leave any oil residue. it's amazing

Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) Irritating (1) Light (1) Oily (1) Strong Scent (1) Works Well (1)
AshN.'s avatar

AshN.

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

(Tried Apr 2023) I will say for a cleansing balm it works very well and the amount of product you receive for the price is also a great, so it...

(Tried Apr 2023) I will say for a cleansing balm it works very well and the amount of product you receive for the price is also a great, so it makes for a great budget buy. My main complaints are due to the strong scent and how it can be a bit irritating if it sits around the eye area for too long.

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