The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Versus Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleanser

The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm Versus Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleanser Detailed comparison of The INKEY List Oat Cleansing Balm versus Q + A Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Cleanser. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. This mild gel cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry. 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 Coco-Betaine Glycerin Propanediol Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Sodium Hyaluronate Sodium Gluconate Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder Caprylyl Glycol Sodium Hydroxide Cocamidopropyl Betaine Water, Coco-Betaine, Glycerin, Propanediol, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Gluconate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl Betaine These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon. 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!