Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
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
Merle Norman Cleansing Cream 8 ingredients
Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser 5 ingredients
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Merle Norman Cleansing Cream 8 ingredients
Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser 5 ingredients
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Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
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.
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Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter comes from the Theobroma cacoa, or Cacao tree. Cacao trees are native to tropical landscapes.
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Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
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Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Petrolatum is more commonly known as petroleum jelly. It is created by mixing waxes and mineral oils.
2 Concerns
Paraffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
Ceresin is a wax derived from ozokerite. It is an alternative to beeswax.
Beta-Carotene is a carotenoid. It is an antioxidant that converts to Vitamin A. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic. However, this ingredient may not work well for those with oily skin or fungal acne.
If you have concerns about using this ingredient in your routine, we recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumParaffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
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Merle Norman Cleansing Cream 8 ingredients
Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser 5 ingredients
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Merle Norman Cleansing Cream 8 ingredients
Albolene Moisturizing Cleanser 5 ingredients
DamDamfino
This is THICCCC. Almost damaging to remove from dry skin.
I got this to try as an alternative make up remover instead of Ponds Cold Cream or...
This is THICCCC. Almost damaging to remove from dry skin.
I got this to try as an alternative make up remover instead of Ponds Cold Cream or Vaseline, and I thought I would be able to put a pump top lid on it - NOPE. Too thick to suck up the straw.
I genuinely don't know what the best use for this product is.
It works at dissolving makeup and sunscreen - but its a PITA to clean off.
It's thicker than Vaseline, so it's a bit hard to apply a thin layer for slugging.
I keep the tub around just in case I can use it for something, but daaaaaang it thicc.
