Clinique Superbalm Versus Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil
Updated on July 26, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . 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 brightening skin and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Superbalm 26 ingredients
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
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Clinique Superbalm 26 ingredients
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
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Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
Polybutene is used to help control the viscosity of a product. This just means it helps adjusts the texture.
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 is lipid-based synthetic skin-conditioning agent. As an emollient, it helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
Microcrystalline Wax is created by de-oiling petroleum. It is highly refined and purified before being added to cosmetics.
Antioxidant Helps brighten skin
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
This ingredient is a form of glycerin with emulsifying and emollient properties.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.
Cholesterol is a class of organic molecules called lipids. It helps hydrate your skin and is essential to having a healthy skin barrier.
This ingredient is extracted from the germ part of the wheat plant. The germ of a plant refers to the seed embryo, or part that sprouts into a new plant.
Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.
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Linoleic Acid is Vitamin F and a fatty acid. It is an emollient and helps thicken texture. Linoleic acid helps with hydrating skin and nourishing the skin's barrier. The top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
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Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits Not safe for Fungal Acne
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate is a version of ascorbic acid, or pure Vitamin C.
Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant. Glycols are a class of alcohols. Hexylene Glycol is a surfactant and emulsifier.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
Ci 15850 is the pigment color red. It is an azo dye and created synthetically.
CI 19140 is also known as Tartrazine. Tartrazine is a synthetic dye used in cosmetics, foods, and medicine to add a yellow color.
Petrolatum, Polybutene, Polydecene, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Octyldodecanol, Microcrystalline Wax, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Cholesterol, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Triticum Vulgare Germ Extract, Squalane, Linoleic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Salvia Sclarea Extract, Glycine Soja Oil, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Betula Alba Bud Extract, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 15850, CI 19140
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Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Isononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
Polysorbate 80 is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is used to keep ingredients together, and prevent oils and waters from separating.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
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.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Myristyl Alcohol is type of fatty alcohol. It is a white, waxy solid and insoluble in water.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Peg-5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Succinic acid is an odorless white powder. It is naturally found in our bodies but can also be derived from living organisms.
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
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.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
Paraffinum Liquidum, Isononyl Isononanoate, Peg-12 Laurate, Octyldodecanol, Polysorbate 80, Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether, Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate, Polysorbate 85, Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether, Water, Sorbeth-60 Tetraoleate, Dipropylene Glycol, Myristyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Peg-5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cholesteryl Isostearate, Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether, Peg-6 Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbeth-40 Tetraoleate, Peg-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Succinic Acid, BHA, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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