Luxe Organix First Cleanse Deep Cleansing Oil Versus Ellana Mineral Cosmetics Gentle Milky Oil Cleanser & Makeup Remover
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Zea Mays Oil
Emulsifying
Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Water, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Zea Mays Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-75 Stearate
Ceteth-20
CleansingSteareth-20
CleansingPEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Olive Glycerides
Emulsifying
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Antimicrobial
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosa Canina Bud Extract
Skin ConditioningAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Skin ConditioningWater, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Ceteth-20, Steareth-20, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Panthenol, Olive Glycerides, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Propylene Glycol, Rosa Canina Bud Extract, Allantoin, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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.
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!
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