Explore Routine Login

Product Comparison

Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm versus Belif Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on September 11, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain 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
Makeup Remover South Korean Brand South Korea

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Makeup Remover

Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.

Price

Shop

Buy Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm

Starts at $32.00
Shop

Buy Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm

Starts at $38.00

Ingredient Info

Click any item below to learn more and view relevant ingredients.
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

Click on any of the items below to learn more

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Concerns

Acne Trigger

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Join our community

Build your routine, track which ingredients work for you, and much more with your free account.

Join SkinSort

Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Learn more about what what Com. / Irr. ratings are

Loading ingredients...

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Emollient
Community Rating: Mixed

Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.

It is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to products when applied. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Abrasive
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 4.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
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!

Learn more about Water

Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Triglyceride

Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 15.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

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

28% are loved or liked
39% have mixed ratings
11% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
20% are disliked or very disliked
29% have no rating yet

Usage

Here's some more info on how this product is used by our community.

When to use

Loading routine usage...
Loading routine usage...

Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Broke Me Out (1) Heavy (1) Irritating (1) Oily (1) Strong Scent (1)
BubbIes's avatar

BubbIes

2 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

The first two ingredients are extremely comedogenic. In my opinion, Glow Recipe is another one of those brands that invests way more in their...

The first two ingredients are extremely comedogenic. In my opinion, Glow Recipe is another one of those brands that invests way more in their marketing than actual products. I've had nothing but bad experiences with their products.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm 41 ingredients

Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm hasn't been rated yet.
Rate it now

Alternatives

We haven't detected any alternatives for Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm.

Our Dupe Finder has found 20 potential alternatives that have similar ingredients to Belif Aqua Bomb Cleansing Balm.

See 20 alternatives
Loading similar comparisons...