e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm Versus bondi sands Melt Me Cleansing Balm
Updated on August 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 1 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
bondi sands Melt Me Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
bondi sands Melt Me Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin Conditioning
Phytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGeraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, PEG-10 Isostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 Ii, Ceramide 1, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Geraniol, Linalool, Parfum
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Masking
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Emollient
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil
Skin Protecting
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Anigozanthos Flavidus Flower Extract
AntiseborrhoeicRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialCeramide Ng
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Anigozanthos Flavidus Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Ceramide Ng
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
bondi sands Melt Me Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
Reviews
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
The way it removes 24 hr stay lipsticks is beautiful. Still not sure if there a safe way to use it for mascara though
This was so good, I used it for a very long time until I found out it was contributing to my fungal acne. Besides that, I never had any other issues and it’s a great, budget friendly, first cleanse for people without fungal acne!🩷
bondi sands Melt Me Cleansing Balm 14 ingredients
This is such a bad oil balm! 😭 I had to buy it last minute for my trip as I ran out of my usual (BOJ Cleansing Balm). The smell is so awful and it is SOO THICK!!! Its almost like I was rubbing sticky vaseline on my face. It couldn’t even get my mascara off either. Just save yourself the pain of this makeup remover lol
