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KimChi Chic Beauty Rice Rice Baby Foaming Makeup Removing Face Wash Versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm

KimChi Chic Beauty Rice Rice Baby Foaming Makeup Removing Face Wash Versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm This mild foaming makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, su

By Peptide Skincare & Beauty Editorial TeamPublished

KimChi Chic Beauty Rice Rice Baby Foaming Makeup Removing Face Wash Versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm

This mild foaming makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.

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

Uric Acid

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Glycerin

Sorbitan Olivate

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Sodium Chloride

Propanediol

Butylene Glycol

Hydroxyacetophenone

1,2-Hexanediol

Centella Asiatica Extract

Beta-Glucan

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Tocopheryl Acetate

Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract

Oryza Sativa Extract

Polyquaternium-7

Parfum

Limonene

Linoleic Acid

Linolenic Acid

Uric Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sorbitan Olivate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Chloride, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Beta-Glucan, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Polyquaternium-7, Parfum, Limonene, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid

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

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.

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

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Formula cabinet

Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
  4. 04Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
  5. 05However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
  6. 06Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
  7. 07In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
  8. 08While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
  9. 09Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
  10. 10Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
  11. 11However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's…
  12. 12Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.
  13. 13Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
  14. 14This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.
  15. 15There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.
  16. 16Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!).
  17. 17It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome.
  18. 18On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive.
  19. 19Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10).
  20. 20You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own.
Source · skinsort.com ⟶
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