Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm versus Mary & May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm .
Last updated on February 26, 2024. Published on March 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
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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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
Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Mary & May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
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 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Mary & May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Mary & May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm 32 ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate • Synthetic Wax • Peg-10 Isostearate • Sorbitan Sesquioleate • Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Madecassoside • Centella Asiatica Extract • Asiaticoside • Water • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate • Synthetic Wax • Synthetic Beeswax • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Ascorbic Acid • Panthenol • Tocopherol • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Glycerin • Butylene Glycol • Benzyl Glycol • Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract • Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract • Punica Granatum Fruit Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract • Raspberry Ketone • Water • Ethylhexylglycerin • 1,2-Hexanediol • Parfum • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Beta-Carotene
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
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 TriglycerideDr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Mary & May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxDr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Mary & May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 WaterDr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Mary & May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ethylhexylglycerin (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.
Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Mary & May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Mary & May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm 32 ingredients
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Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
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