This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
This mild cream cleanser is made to cleanse while calming and soothing your skin.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
EmulsifyingAvena Sativa Kernel Oil
Skin Conditioning
Candelilla Cera
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Tribehenin
Emollient
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Emulsifying
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Lecithin
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Candelilla Cera, Silica, Sorbitan Stearate, Tribehenin, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Water, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Water
Skin ConditioningCetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sucrose Polystearate
EmollientCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Cetearyl Olivate
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Arginine
Masking
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingUrea
Buffering
Colloidal Oatmeal
Absorbent
Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine
CleansingPolyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Emulsifying
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Avena Sativa Protein Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Citrus Grandis Seed Extract
Astringent
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein
Skin ConditioningOryza Sativa Extract
Absorbent
Avena Sativa Meal Extract
SoothingGlycine Max Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sucrose Polystearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sorbitan Olivate, Arginine, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cellulose Gum, Panthenol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Parfum, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Phytate, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Urea, Colloidal Oatmeal, Capryl/Capramidopropyl Betaine, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Centella Asiatica Extract, Avena Sativa Protein Extract, Beta-Glucan, Madecassoside, Tocopherol, Citrus Grandis Seed Extract, Maltodextrin, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Glycine Max Seed Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives
Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier.
Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient.
It plays several roles in a formula:
Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products.
Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people.
However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers.
Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy.
Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans.
Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients.
This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize.
A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil is a plant oil derived from the seeds of a sunflower.
It is rich in fatty acids, primarily linoleic acid and oleic acid. This gives it emollient and skin conditioning properties.
The reason this ingredient is so effective is because it forms a thin film on the skin that reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) while supplying linoleic acid to the stratum corneum to improve barrier strength.
The high linoleic acid content is particularly noteworthy for acne-prone skin.
Research suggests that acne-prone skin tends to be deficient in linoleic acid in sebum. Topical application may help replenish this to support a healthier follicular environment and less comedone-promoting sebum.
One randomized study found sunflower seed oil preserved skin barrier integrity in adult volunteers with and without atopic dermatitis (outperforming olive oil).
This ingredient is well-studied, gentle, and an effective emollient suitable for most skin types.
On fungal acne: This ingredient may not be Fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) safe. This is because it contains fatty acids with carbon chain lengths in the C11-C24 range.
Learn more about Helianthus Annuus Seed OilTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
Learn more about TocopherolWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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