Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear versus No7 Cleansing Balm .
Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on April 23, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both makeup removers. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, retinoid and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
Ingredient Info
Vicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear 35 ingredients
No7 Cleansing Balm 17 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Vicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear 35 ingredients
No7 Cleansing Balm 17 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Vicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear 35 ingredients
No7 Cleansing Balm 17 ingredients
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate • Synthetic Wax • Peg-10 Isostearate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Hydrogenated Castor Oil Dimer Dilinoleate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax • Honey • Papain • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Citrus Limon Juice • Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract • Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract • Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantifolia Juice • Ziziphus Jujuba Leaf Extract • Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice • Tocopherol • Panthenol • Retinyl Palmitate • Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Zea Mays Oil • Microcrystalline Wax • Phytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Dextrin • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • CI 77492 • Water • Butylene Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax • Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter • Peg-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate • Synthetic Wax • Glyceryl Stearate • Panthenol • Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil • Parfum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Retinyl Palmitate • Methylparaben • Ethylparaben • Isopropyl Myristate • Tocopherol
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Ingredients Explained
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Ethylhexyl Palmitate is created from 2-ethylhexyl alcohol and palmitic acid. It is a fatty acid ester.
The fatty acid content of Ethylhexyl Palmitate makes it an emollient. Emollients help soften and hydrate your skin by trapping moisture within.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate is also used to help improve the texture of cosmetics. It helps other ingredient dissolve in products and help disperse ingredients more evenly. In fact, it is commonly used to evenly mix sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone and ethylhexyl triazone. It can also help stabilize the fragrances in a product as a fragrance fixative.
Ethylhexyl Palmitate can be used to substitute mineral oil.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl PalmitateVicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 1.
No7 Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 TriisostearateVicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 2.
No7 Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 5.
Synthetic Wax is created from fossil fuels such as natural gas. It is used to enhance texture, adjust pH, and as an occlusive.
It may also be used as an abrasive ingredient to exfoliate the skin.
Synthetic Wax may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic WaxVicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 3.
No7 Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolVicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 20.
No7 Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 17.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolVicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 21.
No7 Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 8.
Retinyl palmitate is a form of retinoid. Retinoids are the superstar class of anti-aging ingredients that include tretinoin and retinol.
This particular ingredient has had a bumpy year with its rise and fall in popularity.
First, Retinyl palmitate is created from palmitic acid and retinol. It is a retinol ester and considered one of the weaker forms of retinoid.
This is because all retinoids have to be converted to Tretinoin, AKA retinoic acid. Retinyl Palmitate is pretty far down the line and has to go through multiple conversions before its effects are seen.
Due to this long and ineffective conversion line, the benefits of Retinyl Palmitate are debated.
Studies show Retinyl Palmitate to help:
Dermatologists say this ingredient is ineffective because it isn't used in high enough concentrations in cosmetics.
This ingredient used to be found in sunscreens to boost the efficacy of sunscreen filters.
The downfall of Retinyl Palmitate was due to released reports about the ingredient being correlated to sun damage and skin tumors.
While there is a study showing this ingredient to cause DNA damage when exposed to UV-A, there is no concrete proof of it being linked to skin cancer. It is safe to use when used correctly.
All retinoids increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun in the first few months of usage. Be especially careful with reapplying sunscreen when using any form of retinoid.
Currently, this ingredient is still allowed in cosmetics all over the world. In Canada, cosmetics must have a warning label stating the product to contain Retinyl Palmitate
Fun fact: This ingredient is often added to low-fat milk to increase the levels of Vitamin A.
Learn more about Retinyl PalmitateVicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 22.
No7 Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 13.
Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateVicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 24.
No7 Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 11.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Vicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 34.
No7 Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumVicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear contains this as ingredient number 35.
No7 Cleansing Balm contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Vicrea &Honey Sakura Cleansing Balm Clear 35 ingredients
No7 Cleansing Balm 17 ingredients
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