Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm versus Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil .
Published on October 05, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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).
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Ingredient Info
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 40 ingredients
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil 19 ingredients
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:
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Lavandula Hybrida Oil
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
- Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil
- Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil
- Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
- Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Peg-8 Beeswax
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Sorbitan Stearate
- Peg-60 Almond Glycerides
- Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
- Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not 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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 40 ingredients
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil 19 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 40 ingredients
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil 19 ingredients
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Peg-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides • Peg-8 Beeswax • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sorbitan Stearate • Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil • Peg-60 Almond Glycerides • Silica • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Cera • Glycerin • Lecithin • Padina Pavonica Thallus Extract • Borago Officinalis Seed Oil • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool • Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Rosa Multiflora Flower Cera • Lavandula Hybrida Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Geraniol • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Tocopherol • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil • Citronellol • Cinnamomum Camphora Wood Oil • Limonene • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil • Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil • Parfum • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Menthol • Eugenia Caryophyllus Leaf Oil • Citric Acid
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil • Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Ethyl Linoleate • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil • Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil • Tocopherol • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Beta-Carotene • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Limonene • Citronellol • Geraniol • Linalool • Citral
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolElemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 20.
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 18.
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.
Rose Geranium contains antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It has been shown to reduce bacteria and fungus. Due to these properties, Rose Geranium may help reduce acne.
The antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging, such as fine-lines and wrinkles.
Fragrant components of Rose Geranium include citronellol and geraniol. These may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns. The scent of Rose Geranium closely resembles traditional roses.
Learn more about Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilElemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 25.
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 6.
Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolElemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 26.
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 17.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolElemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 28.
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 8.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolElemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 30.
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 16.
Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneElemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 32.
Medik8 Lipid-Balance Cleansing Oil contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm 40 ingredients
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