Dime Beauty Cleansing Balm Versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm

Dime Beauty Cleansing Balm Versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of Dime Beauty Cleansing Balm versus The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Ethylhexyl Olivate Glyceryl Stearate Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax Trihydroxystearin Squalane Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Water Cetearyl Alcohol Olea Europaea Fruit Unsaponifiables Stearalkonium Hectorite Phenethyl Alcohol Propylene Carbonate Glyceryl Caprylate Helianthus Annuus Extract Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Tocopherol 1,2-Hexanediol Bisabolol Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Trihydroxystearin, Squalane, Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Unsaponifiables, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Phenethyl Alcohol, Propylene Carbonate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bisabolol Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Candelilla Cera Silica Sorbitan Stearate Tribehenin PEG-60 Almond Glycerides Avena Sativa Kernel Flour Benzyl Alcohol Phenoxyethanol Lecithin Ascorbyl Palmitate 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 Be the first to review 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 Cetearyl alcohol is a waxy mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is an emollient and emulsifier. Despite having "alcohol" in its name, it has nothing to do with drying solvent alcohols; the FDA also allows "alcohol-free" products to contain fatty alcohols like this ingredient. It plays several roles in a formula: Typical use levels for this ingredient sit around 1-10% and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has affirmed safety at concentrations up to 25% in leave-on products. Multiple assessments have found it to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing to most people. However, there have been some cases of allergic contact dermatitis in patients with chronically compromised skin barriers. Cetearyl alcohol has a comedogenic rating of 2 and irritancy rating of 1. Both of these numbers come from the 1989 study that used rabbit ears; a "2" means mildly comedogenic and a "1" means low irritancy. Here's the catch: rabbit skin is more sensitive than human skin and throws a lot of false positives. A 1996 reappraisal found that ingredients rated 1-2 in the rabbit ear tests are generally safe for humans. Remember comedogenic ratings are unable to assess the entire formula of a product or how it will react on your skin. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure about certain ingredients. This ingredient is not fungal acne safe. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with chain lengths that fall within the range that Malassezia can metabolize. A 2019 study has also observed Malassezia growth in the presence of this ingredient, confirming it to be not-fungal acne safe. Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E. You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells. Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes. It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks. This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage. This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down mel