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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cow Brand Mutenka Moisturizing Facial Foam versus Cow Brand Mutenka Cleansing Oil .

Last updated on November 09, 2023. Published on March 27, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain ceramides

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

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Face Cleanser Japanese Brand Japan
Makeup Remover Japanese Brand Japan

Face Cleanser

Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

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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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Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Eczema
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Cow Brand Mutenka Moisturizing Facial Foam contains this as ingredient number 1.

Cow Brand Mutenka Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 5.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Cow Brand Mutenka Moisturizing Facial Foam contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cow Brand Mutenka Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 16.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Ceramide NG is a type of Ceramide. The NG stands for a sphinganine base.

Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.

Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.

If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.

Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP Ceramide NP

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Cow Brand Mutenka Moisturizing Facial Foam contains this as ingredient number 10.

Cow Brand Mutenka Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 11.

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

27% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
27% have no rating yet
31% are loved or liked
19% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Cow Brand Mutenka Moisturizing Facial Foam 11 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Drying (1) Great Value (1) No Scent (1)
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M123

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

I wanted to love this but it left my skin feeling dry and stripped because I’m a super sensitive baby 😭

Cow Brand Mutenka Cleansing Oil 16 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
Great Value (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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M123

3 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

Best inexpensive, simple, fragrance free cleansing oil with a cute little heart on it. We love her, repurchased again and again.

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