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Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm Versus DHC Deep Cleansing Oil

Makeup Remover
Makeup Remover
Korean Brand South Korea
Japanese Brand Japan

Updated on April 29, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging 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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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

When to use

100 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
87% use every day
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735 Routines
12% use in am
88% use in pm
92% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients

3.6 /5
from 5 ratings
No Scent (4) Great Value (3) Works Well (3)
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Ela

5 months ago
Review

Oh Boy, this prolly gonna end on my holy grail! ❤️ Sensible to the skin, doesn’t break me out, no residue after washing it off … no endless rubbing on waterproof make up. The only “bad thing” is prolly that it contains oil that rests on your eyeballs a bit. So you just see everything a bit milky for few minutes.

#great value
#absorbs well
#oily
#no scent
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Yara Sweedan

9 months ago
Review

I love using this as double cleansing step instead of oil cleanser as the oil one caused me acne breakouts
This one is very hygienic i love the packaging also u dont need to use alot if amount it removes makeup and sunscreen very easily
You first rub it on dry skin and then emulsify with some water and then wash it off and move on to the cleanser step

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well

DHC Deep Cleansing Oil 8 ingredients

3.2 /5
from 19 ratings
Heavy (4) Works Well (4) Broke Me Out (3)
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MonicaJimenez_574

1 year ago
Review

I feel like this cleansing oil is perfect for those with dryer skin. However, for my sensitive, acne prone skin that leans more towards combination/oily, this oil made me break out. It’s a very thick formula that’s hard to wash off, even with a second cleanser. Because of this, I find myself rubbing my face and eyes a lot harder, and scrubbing with a lot more effort than usual. It’s also made Show more

#expensive
#hydrating
#broke me out
#heavy
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Carol

6 months ago
Review

It removes makeup well, and I loved that it didn’t make my eyes feel blurry when I opened them!

#light
#no scent
#works well