Naturium Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm Versus Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Naturium Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm 31 ingredients
Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm 58 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Naturium Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm 31 ingredients
Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm 58 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer
Cleansing
Isoamyl Cocoate
Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate
Emulsifying
Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSalvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-4 Cocoate
Emollient
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicGlycerin
Humectant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSodium Chloride
Masking
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Synthetic Wax, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Isoamyl Cocoate, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Polygonum Bistorta Root Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Laurate, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Water, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 Cocoate, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Alcohol, Tocopherol
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Undecane
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Olivate
Tridecane
Perfuming
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Althaea Officinalis Root
Skin ConditioningColloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking
Silybum Marianum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
Masking
Squalane
Emollient
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Beta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningNigella Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
Antimicrobial
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Phytate
Potassium Lactate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Amber Powder
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialWater, Propanediol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Undecane, Glycerin, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Cetearyl Olivate, Tridecane, Sorbitan Olivate, Althaea Officinalis Root, Colloidal Oatmeal, Centella Asiatica Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Silybum Marianum Seed Oil, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Squalane, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Nigella Sativa Seed Oil, Panthenol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Sambucus Nigra Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Tocopheryl Acetate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Phytate, Potassium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Amber Powder, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.
Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. This gives it skin brightening and soothing properties.
While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.
One thing to note is the presence of tannins; tannins are naturally found in nature. However, this compound may be skin-sensitizing.
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractWater. 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!
Learn more about WaterCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract is also known as Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract. It has skin conditioning properties.
Corallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis ExtractWe don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract yet.
Glycerin 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.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolIngredient Ratings
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Naturium Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm 31 ingredients
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Naturium Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm 31 ingredients
Holy Grail
I loved this cleansing balm! It effectively removes my sunscreen and makeup with no intense rubbing or irritation. Oh and the way it emulsifies, couldn't be more perfect and milky. If you haven't tried this already, you're missing out.
Naturium Marshmallow Root Barrier Balm 58 ingredients
I really wanted to like this product because it has really good ingredients. It has a lovely consistency and is really thick on the skin, really locking in that moisture. However, it irritated my sensitive, dry skin. It always left my skin red and burning. I'd often wash it off and use something else. This product is probably better suited for those who don't have sensitive skin.
Absolutely love! This has become a holy grail for me, super moisturizing and perfect for the end of my exfoliating routine!
