Curel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel Versus Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Curel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
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Curel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientPEG-12 Laurate
Emulsifying
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sorbeth-230 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientCetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-2 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSorbeth-60 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingMyristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-5 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Cholesteryl Isostearate
EmollientIsostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether
EmollientPEG-6 Sorbitan Oleate
EmulsifyingSorbeth-40 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
PEG-10 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Succinic Acid
BufferingBHT
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
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, BHT, 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.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeIsononyl Isononanoate is a synthetic skin-conditioner and texture enhancer. It is created from nonanoic acid, a fatty acid found in cocoa and lavender oil.
As an emollient, Isononyl Isononanoate helps keep your skin soft and smooth. This is because emollients create a barrier on the skin to trap moisture in.
Isononyl Isononanoate helps give products a velvet feel and improves spreadability.
Learn more about Isononyl IsononanoateButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate comes from licorice root.
Extracts of licorice have demonstrated to have antibacterial, anti‐inflammatory, antiviral, antioxidant properties.
One component, glabridin, has extra potent antioxidant and soothing properties. It has also been found to block pigmentation from UVB rays in guinea pigs.
Licorice Root also contains a flavonoid. Flavonoids are a natural substance from in plants. Flavonoids also have antioxidant properties.
Another component, glycyrrhizin, has been found to have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits. This may make licorice root extract effective at treating acne. However, more research is needed to support this.
Liquiritin is one of the flavone compounds found in licorice. It has been found to help lighten skin by preventing tyrosinase from reacting with tyrosine. When the two react, protein is converted to melanin. Melanin is the substance in your body that gives your features pigmentation.
Licorice root is native to Southern Europe and Asia. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to help with respiratory issues.
Learn more about Dipotassium GlycyrrhizateTocopherol (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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