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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
Reviews
Alternatives
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!