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House of Hur Purifying Cleansing Balm Versus Haruharu Wonder Centella Sunflower Makeup-Melting Cleansing Balm

Makeup Remover
Makeup Remover
Korean Brand South Korea
Korean Brand South Korea

Updated on March 31, 2025

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

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and oils

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Purifying Cleansing Balm

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Emollient, Emulsifying

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.

It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.

This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.

Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.

Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Abrasive, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking

Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.

It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.

Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.
  • It has mild preservative properties.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.

When to use

31 Routines
6% use in am
94% use in pm
87% use every day
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25 Routines
8% use in am
92% use in pm
76% use every day

Reviews

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House of Hur Purifying Cleansing Balm 23 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Drying (1) Light (1)
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aki ortiz

8 months ago
Review

DAMAGED MY SKIN BARRIER, I haven't had any breakouts my whole life but when I saw this I got attracted with its pink color and how hygienic the packaging is but this made my skin so dry after washing, it made my skin feel so flaky and peel on my nose area smh never buy this!

#drying
#broke me out
#light
#light scent

Haruharu Wonder Centella Sunflower Makeup-Melting Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (2) No Scent (2) Great Value (1)
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Paola

5 months ago
Review

I have rosacea and this works very well with my flare ups and acne. Doesn't dry out my skin but leaves it very clean and fresh.

#hydrating
#light
#no scent
#works well
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Auria

6 months ago
Review

One of the best cleansing balms out there. I love the buttery texture and it melts my makeup up pretty well. Also, it has no fragrance so this is good for those with sensitive skin! So far, I haven’t experience any negative side effects from this balm and I prefer using it over an oil cleanser for my double cleansing routine as it is more moisturizing!

#great value
#hydrating
#no scent