Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm versus Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on July 11, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe makeup removers. 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 anti aging, dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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 😥
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients
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
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 Triglyceridee.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Watere.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 24.
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients
Usage
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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
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
The way it removes 24 hr stay lipsticks is beautiful. Still not sure if there a safe way to use it for mascara though
It was fine but it didn’t really remove my makeup. Better products out there
It was fine but it didn’t really remove my makeup. Better products out there
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients
It's a bit pricey for a cleanser, but I have yet to find a cheaper cleansing balm that performs equally well (the only ones I've tried that perform as well as this are more expensive), though these days I can rarely be bothered to test...
It's a bit pricey for a cleanser, but I have yet to find a cheaper cleansing balm that performs equally well (the only ones I've tried that perform as well as this are more expensive), though these days I can rarely be bothered to test new ones given how perfect this is and how many others have been disappointing, to say the least.
This melts on the skin so easily, removes everything without too much rubbing, emulsifies beautifully and rinses off completely clean, with or without using a cleansing cloth. No second cleanse needed for me. Leaves my skin feeling so clean yet not at all stripped or tight.
I wanted to love this cleansing balm as it melted away make up and left my skin feeling fresh, but sadly after using it for a few months I realised it was breaking me out due to the ethylhexyl palmitate.
I wanted to love this cleansing balm as it melted away make up and left my skin feeling fresh, but sadly after using it for a few months I realised it was breaking me out due to the ethylhexyl palmitate.
It has given me one of my worst acne breakouts ever. DO NOT USE if you are oily/acne-prone skin. It's a very heavy formula, that's not easy to wash off your face even when rinsing it thoroughly. So it always ends up building up inside...
It has given me one of my worst acne breakouts ever. DO NOT USE if you are oily/acne-prone skin. It's a very heavy formula, that's not easy to wash off your face even when rinsing it thoroughly. So it always ends up building up inside your pores creating more gunk. Plus, I don't think it's even good at removing waterproof make-up, any micellar water or cleansing oil can do a better job. I would only overlook that if it was cheaper, but for that price point is pretty much inconceivable.
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