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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm versus Versed Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils

We independently verify ingredients, and our claims are backed by peer-reviewed research. Spot a product that need an update? Let us know.

Makeup Remover American Brand United States
Night Moisturizer American Brand United States

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

Price

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Buy Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm

Starts at $11.00
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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Ceramides (3)
Peptides (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging (3)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 16.

Versed Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 18.

Versed Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Versed Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 25.

Versed Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.

5
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.

Versed Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream contains this as ingredient number 28.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
21% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
46% are loved or liked
17% have mixed ratings
23% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients

4.3 /5
from 4 ratings
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AsiaRhodes_98

6 months ago · Dry Skin
Review

The way it removes 24 hr stay lipsticks is beautiful. Still not sure if there a safe way to use it for mascara though

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NurseMeg

1 month ago · Combination Skin
Review

It was fine but it didn’t really remove my makeup. Better products out there

Versed Recovery Mode Advanced Night Cream 35 ingredients

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