Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Curel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel versus Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil .
Published on November 25, 2022
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, sensitive skin 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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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.
Ingredient Info
Curel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
Ingredients in this product that are types of parabens:
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Curel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Curel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
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 Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCurel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Curel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
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 IsononanoateCurel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 8.
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butylene 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.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Curel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 GlycyrrhizateCurel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 12.
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 24.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolCurel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 14.
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Curel Kao Makeup Cleansing Gel 14 ingredients
Curel Makeup Cleansing Oil 28 ingredients
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