Updated on March 25, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Papa Recipe Blemish Cleansing Oil 33 ingredients
IM'UNNY Mild Cleansing Water Ex 17 ingredients
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
- Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
- Isopropyl Myristate
- Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
- Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
- Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Oenothera Biennis Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate
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Papa Recipe Blemish Cleansing Oil 33 ingredients
IM'UNNY Mild Cleansing Water Ex 17 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil comes from the outer layer of a rice kernel. It is a byproduct of milling rice, or the operation to produce a whole grain rice product.
Isopropyl Myristate is an emollient, thickening agent, and texture enhancer. It is created from isopropyl alcohol and myristic acid.
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate is a surfactant and emulsifier. It is part of the PEG Sorbitan/Sorbitol Fatty Acid Esters group. As an emulsifier, it helps ingredients such as oil and water mix together. This allows the dirt and oils in your skin to be washed away.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Antioxidant Helps brighten skin
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
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.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Moringa oleifera plant. It is more commonly known as Moringa seed oil.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil comes from the Japanese Camellia plant. This plant is native to East Asia and known as "Tsubaki" in Japanese.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from Macadamia nut.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin 2 Concerns
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.
Oil Not safe for Fungal Acne
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil is the oil extracted from the seeds of the meadowfoam plant. This oil is non-fragrant and is an emollient. As an emollient, meadowfoam seed oil helps soften and hydrate the skin.
Good for Scar Healing Not safe for Fungal Acne
Rosehip Oil is a nonfragrant plant oil. Rosehips are a fruit from a rose bush and are edible. This oil helps even out skin tone, has anti-aging properties, and is good for reducing inflammation.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil is an oil and isn't fungal acne safe.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil comes from a green tea plant native to China. It is closely related to Camellia sinensis. Both plants have very similar properties. This plant also has similar properties to olive oil.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Not safe for Fungal Acne
This ingredient is the fixed oil extracted from seeds of the desert shrub Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil. The seed oil is liquid wax ester from the plant. It is non-comedogenic.
Helps reduce irritation Not safe for Fungal Acne
Oenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Not safe for Fungal Acne
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is derived from the kernels of the argania spinosa tree. You may know it as argan oil.
Oil
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil is from the oil in tea plant leaves. The leaves of this plant also give us green, oolong, and black tea.
Helps hydrate Dry Skin Not safe for Fungal Acne
Persea Gratissima Oil is made by pressing dehydrated avocado fruit from the tree Persea gratissima, Lauraceae.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil from the nuts of the Bertholletia excelsa plant. It is also commonly called the Brazil Nut. This plant is native to the Amazon Rainforest.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate (GFF) is a yeast traditionally used to make the Japanese alcoholic beverage, sake.
Vigna Radiata Seed Extract comes from the mung bean. Mung beans are an edible legume from Asia. It is commonly used in Asian desserts.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract comes from the seabuckthorn berry. This berry is native to Asia and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
Antioxidant 4 Benefits May cause irritation
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.
2 Concerns
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil 71%, Isopropyl Myristate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Water, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butylene Glycol, Bertholletia Excelsa Seed Oil, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Lens Esculenta Fruit Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hovenia Dulcis Fruit Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Parfum
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.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate is created from polyethylene glycol and fatty acids from coconut oil.
Phenoxyethanol 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.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
5 Benefits
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the tea plant. Black tea, green tea, and oolong tea are all harvested from this plant.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.
Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract comes from the Japanese Knotweed plant native to Japan, Korea, and China.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Licorice. It has been found to have several benefits such as skin hydrating, conditioning, and soothing.
Chamomilla Recutita Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract comes from rosemary. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean.
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract comes from the lavender plant. Lavender extract has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Water, Peg-6 Caprylate/Caprate, Dipropylene Glycol, Peg-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Cineole, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Hydrastis Canadensis Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
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