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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 Detailed comparison of 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

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The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Detailed comparison of 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. 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 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!