JUMISO Blackhead Melting Softener Versus Dr. Althea Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser
Updated on April 29, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
JUMISO Blackhead Melting Softener 28 ingredients
Dr. Althea Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser 37 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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JUMISO Blackhead Melting Softener 28 ingredients
Dr. Althea Premium Quick Step Sebum Cleanser 37 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arctium Majus Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water
MaskingEucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningSaponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialSorbitol
Humectant
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
4-Terpineol
Masking
Succinic Acid
BufferingBetaine
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water
AntimicrobialPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Punica Granatum Flower Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Arctium Majus Root Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Sorbitol, Gluconolactone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, 4-Terpineol, Succinic Acid, Betaine, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Water, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Punica Granatum Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract
CleansingCodonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract
Skin ConditioningHovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMagnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPolyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Mentha Piperita Extract
CleansingPhytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Illicium Verum Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningMentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAscophyllum Nodosum Extract
Skin ConditioningDipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningEnteromorpha Compressa Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidium Cartilagineum Extract
Skin ProtectingUndaria Pinnatifida Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Japonica Extract
Skin Protecting
Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract
EmollientSaussurea Involucrata Extract
HumectantWater, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Sinense Flower Extract, Codonopsis Lanceolata Root Extract, Hovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract, Magnolia Kobus Branch/Flower/Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Isostearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Mentha Piperita Extract, Phytosterols, Illicium Verum Fruit Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Mentha Piperita Oil, Panthenol, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Gelidium Cartilagineum Extract, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Adansonia Digitata Pulp Extract, Saussurea Involucrata Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-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
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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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