Skin&Lab Porebarrier Cleansing Balm Versus Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm
Updated on September 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Skin&Lab Porebarrier Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
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Skin&Lab Porebarrier Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
2 Concerns
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid comes from salicylic acid, the famous acne-fighting BHA.
Sorbitan Sesquioleate is derived from sorbitol and oleic acid. It is an emulsifier and prevents ingredients from separating.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
2 Concerns
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Sorbitan Oleate is created from compounds in oleic acid and sorbitol. It is used to stabilize a product by preventing ingredients from separating.
Not safe for Fungal Acne
Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil is oil from the kernels of the Apricot, Prunus armeniaca L., Rosaceae. This oil is non-fragrant and non-volatile.
Polyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
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
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
Carica Papaya Seed Oil comes from the papaya fruit. This fruit comes from Central America.
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract comes from the papaya fruit. Papayas were first domesticated in Mexico and Central America.
Papain is an enzyme found naturally in the papaya plant's leaves, fruit, and roots. It has antimicrobial, soothing, and wound healing properties.
Fragaria Ananassa Fruit extract comes from garden strawberry. It is a hybrid strawberry created from wild strawberries.
You probably know some famous peppers from Capsicum Annuum: paprika, chili pepper, jalapeño, cayenne, and bell pepper.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Levulinic Acid is a fragrance that comes from the degradation of cellulose. It is a saturated fatty acid.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
Preservative
Sodium Metabisulfite is an antioxidant and is a preservative.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Oleate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polyethylene, Water, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Papain, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Levulinic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
It is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to products when applied. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
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Skin&Lab Porebarrier Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
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Skin&Lab Porebarrier Cleansing Balm 10 ingredients
Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm 18 ingredients
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The first two ingredients are extremely comedogenic. In my opinion, Glow Recipe is another one of those brands that invests way more in their...
The first two ingredients are extremely comedogenic. In my opinion, Glow Recipe is another one of those brands that invests way more in their marketing than actual products. I've had nothing but bad experiences with their products.
