Utena Moisture Make Up Remover Cold Cream Versus Pond's Cold Cream Cleansing - Japan
Updated on October 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both makeup removers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, oils and parabens
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Ingredient Info
Utena Moisture Make Up Remover Cold Cream 20 ingredients
Pond's Cold Cream Cleansing 11 ingredients
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Utena Moisture Make Up Remover Cold Cream 20 ingredients
Pond's Cold Cream Cleansing 11 ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Paraffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Water
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Paraffin
Perfuming
PEG-10 Stearate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Heptanol
Perfuming
Ceteth-2
EmulsifyingCeteth-7
EmulsifyingOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Citrus Limon Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Dimethicone
Emollient
Tipa-Stearate
CleansingMethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Paraffinum Liquidum, Water, Propylene Glycol, Paraffin, PEG-10 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Heptanol, Ceteth-2, Ceteth-7, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Carbomer, Alcohol Denat., Citrus Limon Juice Powder, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone, Tipa-Stearate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Paraffinum Liquidum is also known as liquid paraffin. It is a type of highly refined mineral oil.
Like other oils, Paraffinum Liquidum has emollient properties. Emollients help soothe and soften the skin. By creating a barrier to trap moisture within, emollients help keep your skin hydrated.
Paraffinum Liquidum does not irritate the skin and is non-comedogenic.
Learn more about Paraffinum LiquidumWater. 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 WaterParaffin is a solid created from petroleum. The term 'paraffin' can also refer to either petroleum jelly or mineral oil.
It has natural occlusive properties which can worsen oily skin. Due to its petrolatum base, this ingredient is not fungal-acne safe.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenParfum 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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