KORA Organics Milky Mushroom Gentle Cleansing Oil Versus KORA Organics Active Algae Calming Cleansing Balm
This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
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What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
CleansingOlive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters
Emollient
Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Pyrus Malus Seed Oil
Emollient
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Levulinate
Skin ConditioningLactic Acid
Buffering
Sodium Chloride
MaskingSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Sodium Phytate
Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Citrate
BufferingCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Water, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-6 Pentaoleate, Glycerin, Pyrus Malus Seed Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Saccharide Isomerate, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Sodium Phytate, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Alcohol, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Citronellol, Geraniol
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Hydrogenated Coconut Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Hydroxystearic Acid
Cleansing
Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Extract
HumectantSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentAnanas Sativus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Bran Wax
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Amber Powder
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningRosa Centifolia Flower Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Oil
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Citronellol
Perfuming
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Squalane, Hydroxystearic Acid, Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Wax, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract, Amber Powder, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Rosa Centifolia Flower Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Oil, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Citronellol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilMorinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract is also known as yaeyama aoki, noni, or the great morinda. This fruit is packed with bioactive compounds that give it skin conditioning and antioxidant properties.
Research on this ingredient has shown some interesting results: a clinical trial on 49 women (ages 38-55) found the daily use of noni-based skincare improved skin firmness and elasticity by up to ~42.4% over six weeks.
Lab studies have also demonstrated that some of the compounds can inhibit tyrosinase ans elastase, enzymes involved in pigmentation and the breaking down of skin's elastic fibers.
Fun fact: This ingredient has been used in Polynesian folk medicine for over 2,000 years.
Learn more about Morinda Citrifolia Fruit ExtractThis ingredient is also known as basil oil or basil essential oil. It is primarily used to add a fragrance or mask the odor of other ingredients.
The main bioactive compounds in it are linalool and eugenol. These are EU-regulated fragrance allergens; this just means a small percentage of people with existing fragrance sensitivities should patch test.
In-vitro studies have demonstrated activity against acne-causing bacteria.
Learn more about Ocimum Basilicum OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.
Fragrant components of Rose Geranium include citronellol and geraniol. These may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
The scent of Rose Geranium closely resembles traditional roses.
Learn more about Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilRosa Centifolia Flower Oil is an oil.
Jojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
