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Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm

Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscree

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Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm Versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm versus Beauty of Joseon Radiance Cleansing Balm. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Cetyl Ethylhexanoate PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate PEG-8 Isostearate Cera Microcristallina Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil Ceresin Synthetic Wax Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Tocopheryl Acetate 1,2-Hexanediol Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2 Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer Limonene Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, PEG-8 Isostearate, Cera Microcristallina, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Ceresin, Synthetic Wax, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Diospyros Kaki Fruit Extract, Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil, Citrus Paradisi Peel Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Limonene Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride PEG-10 Isostearate Sorbitan Sesquioleate Oryza Sativa Bran Oil Water Oryza Sativa Seed Water Glycerin Propanediol Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract Butylene Glycol Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract Oryza Sativa Extract Avena Sativa Meal Extract Ethylhexylglycerin 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. 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 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient ester. It comes from cetearyl alcohol and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated. Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil also known as seabuckthorn oil. This oil is usually extracted from the fruit pulp or seeds. Seabuckthorn is rich in phytosterols, carotenoids, Vitamins A, C, and E. This gives it strong antioxidant properties that can help soothe and protect your skin from oxidative damage. This oil is rich in fatty acids, including: two types of linoleic acid (~30-34%), oleic acid (17%), and palmiteic acid (35%). Note these numbers are averages, and different parts of the plant will vary. Palmitoleic acid has been shown to help soothe inflammation and promote wound healing. It is also naturally found in the fat of our skin. Overall, seabuckthorn oil is great for nourishing, hydrating, and soothing skin. While it shows UV protecting properties, it should not replace sunscreen. Due to the rich fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe. Seabuckthorn berries are little orange fruits. This plant is native to Asia. PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate is a synthetic, oil-loving helper ingredient that does two jobs: This ingredient is made by joining three building blocks: PEG, Isostearic Acid and glycerin. The PEG gives it the oil-and-water blending power. This ingredient has been found safe for use in cosmetics and broader PEG family testing shows minimal irritation/sensitization. The molecule's large size also means it isn't expected to penetrate skin to any meaningful degree. Fungal acne note: This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe due to isostearic acid (C18). Isostearic acid falls into the C11-24 range that Malassezia can feed on. Synthetic Wax is a manufactured hydrocarbon wax. In formulas, it works as an occlusive emollient that helps reduce water loss and improves the spreadability of products. Research comparing synthetic wax to traditional mineral-derived products found that formulas containing it perform as well for skin hydration. It is considered non-comedogenic and vegan-friendly. This ingredient has a well-established safety record by the CIR Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety. Synthetic Waxes are straight/branched-chain hydrocarbons with no ester bond or fatty acids. That means there is nothing for the Malassezia yeast to feed on.