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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 Detailed comparison of CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser US & Canada versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm. This mild gel cleanser is made to cleanse while respecting your skin barrier. Th

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CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser US & Canada 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. 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 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!