Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm Versus Origins Checks And Balances Milky Oil Cleanser + Makeup Melter
Updated on April 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Origins Checks And Balances Milky Oil Cleanser + Makeup Melter 22 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Origins Checks And Balances Milky Oil Cleanser + Makeup Melter 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningHeptyl Undecylenate
Emollient
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
C9-12 Alkane
SolventSqualane
Emollient
C13-15 Alkane
SolventPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Squalene
Emollient
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Tocotrienols
Skin ConditioningCitric Acid
Buffering
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Glycerin, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Water, Heptyl Undecylenate, Polysorbate 85, C9-12 Alkane, Squalane, C13-15 Alkane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Caffeine, Sorbitol, Squalene, Phytosterols, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Butylene Glycol, Tocotrienols, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolWater. 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
Origins Checks And Balances Milky Oil Cleanser + Makeup Melter 22 ingredients
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