Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm Versus Nip + Fab Ceramide Fix Cleansing Balm
Updated on January 09, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Nip + Fab Ceramide Fix Cleansing Balm 32 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Nip + Fab Ceramide Fix Cleansing Balm 32 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Oleate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polyethylene, Water, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Papain, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Levulinic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide AP
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide EOP
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientCetearyl Olivate
Inulin
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
CleansingDehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCholesterol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 Dicitrate/Stearate, Squalane, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Niacinamide, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Mangifera Indica Seed Butter, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Cetearyl Olivate, Inulin, Sorbitan Olivate, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sorbitan Oleate, Citric Acid, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol.
It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Emulsifiers help keep ingredients together, such as oils and water.
According to a manufacturer, the ingredient Sorbitan Monooleate shares an INCI name with this one.
Sorbitan Oleate may not be fungal acne safe. It can also worsen oily skin.
Learn more about Sorbitan OleateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideIngredient Ratings
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Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Nip + Fab Ceramide Fix Cleansing Balm 32 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
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.
