UIQ (Genome & Company) Biome Barrier Collagen Firming Cleansing Balm Versus e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
Updated on September 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe makeup removers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
UIQ (Genome & Company) Biome Barrier Collagen Firming Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
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UIQ (Genome & Company) Biome Barrier Collagen Firming Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingPolyethylene
Abrasive
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCutibacterium Avidum/Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate
EmollientEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningWater
Skin ConditioningProtease
Skin Conditioning1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventPanthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Glucoside
HumectantFructan
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Skin Conditioning
Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCeratonia Siliqua Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Glycine Soja Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLens Esculenta Seed Extract
Skin ProtectingPhaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningPueraria Lobata Root Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Collagen
Emollient
Pantolactone
HumectantCapryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyethylene, PEG-10 Isostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cutibacterium Avidum/Granulosum Ferment Extract Filtrate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Protease, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Panthenol, Glyceryl Glucoside, Fructan, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Canavalia Gladiata Seed Extract, Ceratonia Siliqua Seed Extract, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Lens Esculenta Seed Extract, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Pantolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientPEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient
Polyethylene
Abrasive
PEG-10 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 3
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 6 Ii
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide 1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin ConditioningPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCholesterol
Emollient
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
EmulsifyingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientGeraniol
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polydecene, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Polyethylene, PEG-10 Isostearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 Ii, Ceramide 1, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Phytosphingosine, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Water, Polysorbate 20, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Cholesterol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol, Geraniol, Linalool, Parfum
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 is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglyceridePolyethylene is a synthetic ingredient that helps the skin retain moisture. It is a polymer.
Polyethylene is also typically used within product formulations to help bind solid ingredients together and thicken oil-based ingredients. When added to balms and emulsions, it helps increase the melting point temperature.
PEG-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate comes from Isostearic Acid and glycerin.
It is an emollient, emulsifier, and gentle cleanser. As an emollient, it helps trap moisture to keep skin soft and hydrated. Emulsifiers help prevent ingredients from separating.
This ingredient is common in oil-based products. This is because it helps oil-ingredients be easily washed away without leaving a residue.
Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateEthylhexylglycerin (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.
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.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
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UIQ (Genome & Company) Biome Barrier Collagen Firming Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
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UIQ (Genome & Company) Biome Barrier Collagen Firming Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
e.l.f. cosmetics Holy Hydration! Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm 29 ingredients
The way it removes 24 hr stay lipsticks is beautiful. Still not sure if there a safe way to use it for mascara though
This was so good, I used it for a very long time until I found out it was contributing to my fungal acne. Besides that, I never had any other issues and itβs a great, budget friendly, first cleanse for people without fungal acne!π©·
