Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam Versus Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil
Updated on February 27, 2025
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 ceramides
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
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
Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam 45 ingredients
Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil 46 ingredients
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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam 45 ingredients
Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil 46 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Honey
Humectant
Royal Jelly Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
Emollient
Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialQuillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
CleansingSapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin ConditioningCinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
Masking
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentOriganum Vulgare Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningChamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningSalix Alba Bark Extract
Astringent
Glycolipids
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingSodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPotassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein
Skin ConditioningBabassuamidopropyl Betaine
CleansingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingPotassium Stearate
CleansingPotassium Myristate
EmulsifyingTromethamine
BufferingSodium Surfactin
CleansingGlyceryl Laurate
Emollient
Hydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingErythritol
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGlyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Benzoate
Masking
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningCI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Disodium EDTA
Parfum
Masking
Honey, Royal Jelly Extract, Ceramide NP, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract, Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract, Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glycolipids, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids, Potassium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Coco-Glucoside, Potassium Stearate, Potassium Myristate, Tromethamine, Sodium Surfactin, Glyceryl Laurate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Erythritol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol, CI 17200, CI 19140, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Disodium EDTA, Parfum
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Emollient
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate
EmollientSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Emollient
Oenothera Biennis Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Threonine
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium PCA
HumectantSerine
MaskingRice Ferment Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningProline
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
EmulsifyingEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
MaskingCholesterol
Emollient
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAcer Saccharum Extract 0.1%
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Arginine
Masking
Alanine
MaskingBetaine
Humectant
Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCeramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Lysine
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningSarcodon Aspratus Extract
Antioxidant
Glutamic Acid
HumectantGlycine
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Sucrose 0%
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, PEG-10 Isostearate, Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Threonine, Sorbitol, Sodium PCA, Serine, Rice Ferment Filtrate, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Proline, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Cholesterol, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract 0.1%, Butylene Glycol, Arginine, Alanine, Betaine, Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Lysine, Water, Sarcodon Aspratus Extract, Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Disodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Alcohol, Sucrose 0%, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Ceramide NP is a type of ceramide.
Ceramides are intercellular lipids naturally found in our skin that bonds dead skin cells together to create a barrier. They are known for their ability to hold water and thus are a great ingredient for dry skin.
Ceramides are an important building block for our skin barrier. A stronger barrier helps the skin look more firm and hydrated. By bolstering the skin ceramides act as a barrier against irritating ingredients. This can help with inflammation as well.
If you would like to eat ceramides, sweet potatoes contain a small amount.
Read more about other common types of ceramides here: Ceramide AP Ceramide EOP
Learn more about Ceramide NPOenothera Biennis Oil is the fixed oil derived from the seeds of the Evening Primrose.
Evening primrose oil is rich in fatty acids. These fatty acids include linoleic (60-85%), oleic (5-12%), palmitic (4-10%), and stearic (2-4%).
The fatty acid composition makes it a great ingredient for soothing and moisturizing skin. However, it may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne safe.
Further research is needed on the role of evening primrose in treating eczema.
Evening primrose is native to North America.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis OilHydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin (a group of phospholipids). Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between hydrogen and another element.
This ingredient is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within. As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Butylene 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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam 45 ingredients
Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect Cleansing Oil 46 ingredients
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Some By Mi Propolis B5 Glow Barrier Calming Oil To Foam 45 ingredients
Smells and feels good
This felt like a nice luxury product line on my face, i thought it did great but only when i switched to a different cleanser and my skin cleared did i realise it didnt do much. It didnt do harm but merely a nice feeling on my skin. Its okay :)
