Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel versus Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original .
Last updated on November 29, 2023. Published on April 01, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 8 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 and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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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.
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Ingredient Info
Nø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel 22 ingredients
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Nø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel 22 ingredients
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Nø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel 22 ingredients
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients
Hydrogenated Polydecene • Glycerin • Persea Gratissima Oil • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil • Water • Saccharide Isomerate • Sucrose Laurate • Sucrose Stearate • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil • Zingiber Officinale Root Oil • Citral • Geraniol • Linalool • Limonene • Tocopherol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Citric Acid
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycerin • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate • Tribehenin • Water • Coco-Caprylate/Caprate • Behenyl Alcohol • Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate • Caprylyl Glycol • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate • Maris Aqua • Tocopherol • Sodium Chloride • Hydrolyzed Algin • Sodium Benzoate • Phenethyl Alcohol • Laminaria Digitata Extract • Chlorella Vulgaris Extract • Saccharide Isomerate • Citric Acid • CI 42090
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinNø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 WaterNø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel contains this as ingredient number 6.
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original contains this as ingredient number 6.
Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is altered so the structure is more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. Its ability to match these carbohydrates makes it a great moisturizer and humectant.
Humectants help draw moisture from the air to our skin. Studies show Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
Nø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel contains this as ingredient number 7.
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 TocopherolNø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original contains this as ingredient number 14.
Helianthus 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 OilNø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original contains this as ingredient number 1.
Phenethyl Alcohol is a colorless and aromatic alohol. It is naturally occuring in essential oils.
The scent of this ingredient is floral and often compared to rose.
Like other alcohols, this ingredient helps prevent the growth of bacteria. However, its main purpose is to impact a fragrance.
Learn more about Phenethyl AlcoholNø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel contains this as ingredient number 19.
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel contains this as ingredient number 20.
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original contains this as ingredient number 17.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel contains this as ingredient number 22.
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract Original contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Nø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel 22 ingredients
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients
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Nø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel 22 ingredients
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients
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Nø Cosmetics Ø Fresh Today 3 In 1 Cleansing Oil Gel 22 ingredients
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients
AshN.
(Tried Apr 2023) I will say for a cleansing balm it works very well and the amount of product you receive for the price is also a great, so it...
(Tried Apr 2023) I will say for a cleansing balm it works very well and the amount of product you receive for the price is also a great, so it makes for a great budget buy. My main complaints are due to the strong scent and how it can be a bit irritating if it sits around the eye area for too long.
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