Lululun Cleansing Balm Clear Black Versus Numbuzin No.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm with Green Tea and Charcoal
Updated on August 20, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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
Lululun Cleansing Balm Clear Black 29 ingredients
Numbuzin No.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm with Green Tea and Charcoal 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Lululun Cleansing Balm Clear Black 29 ingredients
Numbuzin No.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm with Green Tea and Charcoal 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate
Skin ConditioningCharcoal
Abrasive
Bentonite
Absorbent
Glycyrrhetinic Acid
Skin ConditioningStearyl Stearate
Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Silk
Malic Acid
Buffering
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
Skin ConditioningTetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Antioxidant
Artemisia Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBetula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentCitrus Junos Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Isostearic Acid, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Synthetic Wax, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Charcoal, Bentonite, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Stearyl Stearate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Silk, Malic Acid, Lactic Acid, Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Butylene Glycol, Water, Parfum
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Triethylhexanoin
MaskingSynthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polysorbate 85
Emulsifying
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientGarnet Powder
Abrasive
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCharcoal Powder
Abrasive
Poly(Dipropyleneglycol Adipate)
Chromium Oxide Greens
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Illite
Abrasive
Montmorillonite
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic Wax, Polysorbate 85, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Garnet Powder, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Roseum Leaf Oil, Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil, Water, Charcoal Powder, Poly(Dipropyleneglycol Adipate), Chromium Oxide Greens, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Illite, Montmorillonite, 1,2-Hexanediol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly.
You'll likely find this ingredient in sunscreen, as it is often used to mix UV-blocking ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone.
It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Due to its high fatty acid content, it may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateSynthetic 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.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxWater. 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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Lululun Cleansing Balm Clear Black 29 ingredients
Numbuzin No.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm with Green Tea and Charcoal 19 ingredients
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