Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm Versus Dr. Althea Double Serum Balm Foundation - 21 Rose Ivory
Updated on April 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Dr. Althea Double Serum Balm Foundation 58 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Dr. Althea Double Serum Balm Foundation 58 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingPhenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Glycereth-26
Humectant
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Flower Extract
EmollientHyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Hexapeptide-9
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tripeptide-32
Skin Conditioning
Chitosan
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Dimethicone
Emollient
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Squalane
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientAcrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexadecene
SolventTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tripropylene Glycol
Antioxidant
Sodium Citrate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ultramarines
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Titanium Dioxide, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Homosalate, C30-45 Alkyldimethylsilyl Polypropylsilsesquioxane, Niacinamide, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Ceresin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glycereth-26, Diisostearyl Malate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Sodium Chloride, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Camellia Japonica Flower Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramide NP, Hexapeptide-9, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-1, Tripeptide-32, Chitosan, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Dimethicone, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Squalane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates/Ethylhexyl Acrylate/Dimethicone Methacrylate Copolymer, Glyceryl Caprylate, Stearic Acid, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexadecene, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Adenosine, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tripropylene Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Ultramarines, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TriglycerideEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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!
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Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Dr. Althea Double Serum Balm Foundation 58 ingredients
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