Maggie by Kakan Cleansing Balm Versus Formulae Prescott Tri-Balm Jar
Updated on May 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Maggie by Kakan Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Formulae Prescott Tri-Balm Jar 31 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Maggie by Kakan Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Formulae Prescott Tri-Balm Jar 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cera Alba
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Olive Oil Decyl Esters
Hydrated Silica
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualene
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cera Alba, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Stearate, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Olive Oil Decyl Esters, Hydrated Silica, Parfum, Salicylic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Water, Squalene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Ribes Nigrum
Emollient
Cucurbita Pepo
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingAcetylated Glyceryl Stearate/Palmitate
Skin ConditioningSorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Euphorbia Cerifera Cera
Astringent
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Rose Flower Oil
Masking
Copernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax
EmollientTocopherol
Antioxidant
Limonene
Perfuming
Brassica Napus Seed Oil
Emollient
Camelina Sativa Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Citronellol
Perfuming
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
Emollient
Geraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Daucus Carota Sativa Callus Lysate
Antioxidant
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Ribes Nigrum, Cucurbita Pepo, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Acetylated Glyceryl Stearate/Palmitate, Sorbitan Stearate, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil, Euphorbia Cerifera Cera, Stearic Acid, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Silica, Rose Flower Oil, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Myrica Cerifera Fruit Wax, Tocopherol, Limonene, Brassica Napus Seed Oil, Camelina Sativa Seed Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Citronellol, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Geraniol, Linalool, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Daucus Carota Sativa Callus Lysate
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 TriglycerideCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil derived from the seeds of a Sunflower. Sunflower seed oil is non-fragrant. It is an emollient, meaning it helps to soften the skin.
Sunflower seed oil contains many fatty acids. The fatty acids found in sunflower seeds include (from highest amount to least): linoleic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachidic acid, oleic acid, and linolenic acid.
These fatty acids help the skin create ceramides. Ceramides play a role in repairing the skin barrier.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil helps moisturize the skin. This in turn helps the skin look more rejuvenated and smoother.
Sunflowers are rich in vitamin E.
Historians believe Indigenous cultures of North America domesticated sunflowers before corn. Thus they relied on sunflower oil for a variety of uses. One such use is moisturizing skin and hair.
Sunflower seed oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilThis ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
Learn more about PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric GlyceridesPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil comes from the sweet almond, a tree native to Iran. This oil has no fragrance and is non-volatile.
Almonds contain healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals. It is a rich source of Vitamin E, a great antioxidant and skin conditioning ingredient. Sweet almond oil contains fatty acids such as linolenic acid and triglycerides.
The content of sweet almond oil makes it a great emollient; it can help soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a barrier over your skin to trap moisture in. Sweet almond oil has antioxidant properties.
Those with an almond allergy should be careful of this ingredient and speak with a professional about using it in your skincare.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilSorbitan Stearate comes from sorbitol and stearic acid. Sorbitol is a type of sugar and stearic acid is a fatty acid.
It is used as an emulsifier and helps ingredients stay together by creating water-in-oil emulsions.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
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