Isntree Mugwort Calming Deep Cleansing Oil Versus Pretty Skin The Pure Jeju Cica Cleansing Water
Updated on September 03, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and oily 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
Isntree Mugwort Calming Deep Cleansing Oil 34 ingredients
Pretty Skin The Pure Jeju Cica Cleansing Water 18 ingredients
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Isntree Mugwort Calming Deep Cleansing Oil 34 ingredients
Pretty Skin The Pure Jeju Cica Cleansing Water 18 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Nageia Nagi Seed Oil
Antiseborrhoeic
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Thymus Zygis Flower Oil
Masking
Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosa Indica Flower Extract
Antioxidant
Water
Skin ConditioningActinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientPhormium Tenax Leaf Water
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCarum Carvi Seed Oil
Masking
Egg Powder
Vateria Indica Bark Extract
Antioxidant
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Callitris Columellaris Leaf/Wood Extract
Antioxidant
Glycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningMel Extract
MoisturisingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tuna Extract
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Nageia Nagi Seed Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Thymus Zygis Flower Oil, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Squalane, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Rosa Indica Flower Extract, Water, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Phormium Tenax Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract, Glyceryl Glucoside, Carum Carvi Seed Oil, Egg Powder, Vateria Indica Bark Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Callitris Columellaris Leaf/Wood Extract, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Mel Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tuna Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Sodium Citrate
BufferingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Centella Asiatica Extract, Vincetoxicum Atratum Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Butylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Citrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract comes from the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae. This tea tree is native to Australia.
Tea Leaf extract contains antimicrobial and anti-acne properties.
Tea tree extract is fragrant and contains volatiles such as linalool and limonene. These fragrance and terpinen components can cause skin sensitivity.
Learn more about the benefits of Tea Tree Oil here.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf ExtractWater. 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 WaterButylene 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.
This tea tree oil comes from the leaves of the Tea Tree plant. Tea tree oil has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
According to the book Journal of Profiles of Drug Substances, tea tree helps in reducing acne-causing bacteria such as Propionibacterium acnes. This is due to the Terpinen components of tea tree oil.
Tea tree may cause sensitivity and irritation for some people. This oil naturally contains fragrance such as linalool and limonene.
However, research shows irritation usually occurs when using pure tea tree oil and not in cosmetic products.
Tea tree oil was found to help relieve the symptoms of psoriasis in one study.
Tea tree oil is toxic when ingested. Another study showed it to caused damage to the nervous system of dogs and cats when applied to their skin or given orally.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.
Studies show the compounds in centella help with:
The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.
Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.
Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.
Learn more about Centella Asiatica ExtractIngredient Ratings
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