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The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. This calming treatment is formulated around Panthenol and Linoleic Acid to calm redness and strengthen t

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm

This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup.

This calming treatment is formulated around Panthenol and Linoleic Acid to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.

What's inside

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

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

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

C13-15 Alkane

Glycerin

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate

Lauroyl Lysine

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Propanediol

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Magnesium Sulfate

Panthenol

Linoleic Acid

Phospholipids

Phytosterols

Bisabolol

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Water, C13-15 Alkane, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Panthenol, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

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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

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!

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Formula cabinet

Ingredients & structured notes

Ingredient index

Ingredients Side-by-side

  1. 01Rosa Canina Fruit Oil 100%
  2. 02Water
  3. 03Propanediol
  4. 04Gluconolactone 3%
  5. 05Niacinamide 3%
  6. 06Pentylene Glycol
  7. 07Glycerin
  8. 08Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
  9. 09Potassium Sorbate
  10. 10Sodium Benzoate
  11. 11PPG-26-Buteth-26
  12. 12PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
  13. 131,2-Hexanediol
  14. 14Caprylyl Glycol
  15. 15Ethylhexylglycerin
  16. 16Citric Acid
  17. 17Sodium Hydroxide
  18. 18Water, Propanediol, Gluconolactone 3%, Niacinamide 3%, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, PPG-26-Buteth-26, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin…
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Product index

Related product references

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Comparison edit

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