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Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm

Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm. This oil-based mak

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Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of Tatcha The Indigo Cleansing Balm Moisturizing Makeup Remover versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Ethylhexyl Palmitate Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate Synthetic Wax Polyethylene Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate Water Pentylene Glycol Indigofera Tinctoria Extract Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate Butylene Glycol Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract Propanediol Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Tocopherol Ethylhexylglycerin Phenoxyethanol Tin Oxide Mica CI 77891 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Synthetic Wax, Polyethylene, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Water, Pentylene Glycol, Indigofera Tinctoria Extract, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf/Stem Extract, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Butylene Glycol, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Flower Extract, Propanediol, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Tin Oxide, Mica, CI 77891 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate PEG-10 Isostearate Sorbitan Sesquioleate Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Oryza Sativa Seed Water Glycerin 1,2-Hexanediol Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Avena Sativa Meal Extract Caprylyl Glycol Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, PEG-10 Isostearate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Water, Oryza Sativa Seed Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Butylene Glycol, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Oryza Sativa Extract, Avena Sativa Meal Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons: Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients. Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (aka MCT Oil) is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping to prevent moisture loss. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. One perk of this ingredient is that it is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel. While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Just patch test if you have concerns. Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source. This ingredient is treated as the gold standard fungal acne safe oil. Even though it is coconut derived, the problematic lauric acid is stripped out. This leaves just caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid. These chain lengths actually trend antifungal; a 2020 study found caprylic acid was enough to disrupt Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%. Ethylhexylglycerin is created from glycerin. It is a multitasker ingredient that: The CIR Expert Panel found minimal skin absorption or sensitization of any kind in a safety assessment. Though this ingredient is considered well-tolerated, a small number of cases of allergic dermatitis have been published since 2002. Just be sure to patch test if you are unsure. Industry-reported use ranges from 8% in rinse-off products and 2% in leave-on formulations. This oil comes from the outer layer (bran) of rice grains. It is packed with skin-friendly fatty acids to soften and condition the skin while supporting your moisture barrier. What makes it stand out from other plant oils is its naturally high concentration of gamma-oryzanol, a potent antioxidant. This antioxidant has shown some UV-absorptive properties in research. Other antioxidants found in this oil include tocopherols, tocotrienols, and ferulic acid. According to manufacturers, this oil has a lightweight texture that absorbs nicely. The CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has concluded this ingredient to be safe as used in cosmetics and it has not shown to be a skin sensitizer in testing (unless you have a known rice allergy). Due to the fat