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CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm This mild gel cleanser is made to cleanse while respecting your skin barrier. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. What's inside Key Ingr
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm
This mild gel cleanser is made to cleanse while respecting your skin barrier.
This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Glycerin
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate
Niacinamide
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Propylene Glycol
Ceramide NP
Ceramide AP
Ceramide EOP
Carbomer
Methylparaben
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Cholesterol
Disodium EDTA
Propylparaben
Citric Acid
Tetrasodium EDTA
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Phytosphingosine
Xanthan Gum
Water, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Niacinamide, PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Propylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Carbomer, Methylparaben, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Cholesterol, Disodium EDTA, Propylparaben, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Phytosphingosine, Xanthan Gum
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Cetearyl Alcohol
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Candelilla Cera
Silica
Sorbitan Stearate
Tribehenin
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
Benzyl Alcohol
Phenoxyethanol
Lecithin
1,2-Hexanediol
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Tocopherol
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
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
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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.
This ingredient is derived from caprylic and capric acids. It is an emulsifier with emollient properties.
According to the manufacturer, it is hydrophilic and soluble in aqueous solutions (water). They also state this ingredient is stable in a medium pH range (~5 - 8).
As an emulsifier, it helps make oils and oil-soluble ingredients more soluble in water.
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. Remember to stay hydrated!