MARA Beauty Chia + Moringa® Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil Versus Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Updated on September 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
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
MARA Beauty Chia + Moringa® Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil 23 ingredients
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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MARA Beauty Chia + Moringa® Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil 23 ingredients
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Squalane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingSilica
Abrasive
Aloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin ConditioningCarica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Skin Conditioning
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin ProtectingSpirulina Maxima Extract
SmoothingCitrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Masking
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Bromelain
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Limonene
Perfuming
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Silica, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Ferment Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Spirulina Maxima Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Bromelain, Tocopheryl Acetate, Maltodextrin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Limonene
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientSorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil
Masking
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningCamellia Japonica Seed Oil
Emollient
Carica Papaya Seed Oil
Humectant
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningPapain
Skin ConditioningVaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract
Skin ProtectingFragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAlkanna Tinctoria Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCapsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingLevulinic Acid
Perfuming
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Metabisulfite
Antioxidant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Oleate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polyethylene, Water, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Papain, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Levulinic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite
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 TriglycerideCarica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
This fruit extract contains papain and chymopapain, two types of enzymes. These enzyme have exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties. One study shows papain may help reduce scarring.
Papaya is also a rich source of antioxidants. Antioxidants protect your skin against damage from free-radical molecules. This may help protect against signs of aging. One antioxidant present in papayas is lycopene.
Papaya also contains Vitamin A, also known as retinol.
While papaya is used as an ingredient to help lighten skin, research is limited on this.
The seeds of papaya have been found to have anti-fungal activity.
Learn more about Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractMaltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinIngredient Ratings
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MARA Beauty Chia + Moringa® Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil 23 ingredients
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
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MARA Beauty Chia + Moringa® Algae Enzyme Cleansing Oil 23 ingredients
I started buying the MARA cleansing oil several years ago after watching Hailey Bieber’s evening routine, where she raved about it. Since then, I’ve used up four bottles, and I absolutely adore this cleansing oil. I love its natural, light scent and how my skin feels afterward, so soft and smooth. The product comes in a glass bottle and looks and feels luxurious.
Its formula contains some great Show more
I find that this balances my skin nicely and really helps clean out my pores
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
The first two ingredients are extremely comedogenic. In my opinion, Glow Recipe is another one of those brands that invests way more in their marketing than actual products. I've had nothing but bad experiences with their products.
