Kit: Compatibility Cleanser Versus Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm
Updated on July 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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 oils
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Ingredient Info
Kit: Compatibility Cleanser 18 ingredients
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Kit: Compatibility Cleanser 18 ingredients
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningLauryl Glucoside
CleansingOleth-20
CleansingTriethylhexanoin
MaskingLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientParfum
Masking
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMangifera Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningHydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Water, Lauryl Glucoside, Oleth-20, Triethylhexanoin, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Squalane, Sucrose Polystearate, Parfum, Cetyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract, Hydroxyethylcellulose
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ingredient Ratings
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Kit: Compatibility Cleanser 18 ingredients
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients
Reviews
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Kit: Compatibility Cleanser 18 ingredients
Clinique Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm 9 ingredients
It has given me one of my worst acne breakouts ever. DO NOT USE if you are oily/acne-prone skin. It's a very heavy formula, that's not easy to wash off your face even when rinsing it thoroughly. So it always ends up building up inside your pores creating more gunk. Plus, I don't think it's even good at removing waterproof make-up, any micellar water or cleansing oil can do a better job. I would Show more
I wanted to love this cleansing balm as it melted away make up and left my skin feeling fresh, but sadly after using it for a few months I realised it was breaking me out due to the ethylhexyl palmitate.
