Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Merle Norman Cleansing Cream versus Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser .
Published on September 21, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both makeup removers. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Ingredient Info
Merle Norman Cleansing Cream 8 ingredients
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser 12 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Contains Parabens
Ingredients in this product that are types of parabens:
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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Merle Norman Cleansing Cream 8 ingredients
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser 12 ingredients
Concerns
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Merle Norman Cleansing Cream 8 ingredients
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser 12 ingredients
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 LiquidumMerle Norman Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterMerle Norman Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Beeswax is natural wax produced by honey bees and can be synthetically created. It consists mainly of fatty acid esters and long-chain alcohols.
In cosmetics, beeswax is a emollient. Due to its waxy structure, it creates a protective barrier. This barrier prevents water from evaporating off the skin.
This may not be a good ingredient for oily skin. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Beeswax cannot be removed with water, but can be taken off with an oil cleanser.
Beeswax is also antiseptic and contains vitamin A.
Learn more about BeeswaxMerle Norman Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumMerle Norman Cleansing Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Merle Norman Cleansing Cream 8 ingredients
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser 12 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Merle Norman Cleansing Cream 8 ingredients
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser 12 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Merle Norman Cleansing Cream 8 ingredients
Pond's Cold Cream Make-up Remover Deep Cleanser 12 ingredients
8.5 / 10
Removes makeup heavenly and leaves your skin feeling soft, clean and not stripping at all.
Used for about a year, but once finished I replaced it with an oil since this particular cold cream has a strong grandma-y smell that I...
8.5 / 10
Removes makeup heavenly and leaves your skin feeling soft, clean and not stripping at all.
Used for about a year, but once finished I replaced it with an oil since this particular cold cream has a strong grandma-y smell that I couldn't tolerate. Other than that, ten out of ten.
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