Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract - Original Versus Milani Green Goddess Makeup Melter Cleansing Balm
Updated on November 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients
Milani Green Goddess Makeup Melter Cleansing Balm 19 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients
Milani Green Goddess Makeup Melter Cleansing Balm 19 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Caprate
EmulsifyingTribehenin
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate
Emulsifying
Maris Aqua
HumectantTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Hydrolyzed Algin
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingLaminaria Digitata Extract
Skin Protecting
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin Conditioning
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantHelianthus 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
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
Masking
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Parfum
Masking
Diisostearyl Malate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantEthylhexyl Palmitate, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Polyethylene, PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Parfum, Diisostearyl Malate, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Squalane, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 42090, CI 19140, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 TocopherolCi 42090 is a synthetic dye created from petroleum. It is used to give a bright blue color to cosmetics, medicine, and food.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients
Milani Green Goddess Makeup Melter Cleansing Balm 19 ingredients
Reviews
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Sephora Collection Melting Cleansing Balm with Algae Extract 23 ingredients
(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.
