Biossance Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser Versus Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm

Biossance Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser Versus Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm Detailed comparison of Biossance Squalane + Elderberry Jelly Cleanser versus Glow Recipe Papaya Sorbet Smoothing Enzyme Cleansing Balm. This oil-based cleanser is made to cleanse without leaving your skin tight or dry. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Water Squalane Hydrogenated Farnesene Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate Sucrose Laurate Sucrose Stearate Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract Lactobacillus Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract Oryza Sativa Bran Extract Acacia Senegal Gum Helianthus Annuus Extract Caprylhydroxamic Acid Sucrose Palmitate Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Phenethyl Alcohol Ethylhexylglycerin Maltodextrin Tocopherol Citric Acid Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Squalane, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Stearate, Polymnia Sonchifolia Root Juice, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Lactobacillus, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sucrose Palmitate, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Citric Acid Cetyl Ethylhexanoate Sorbitan Oleate Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil Polyethylene Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Carica Papaya Seed Oil Carica Papaya Fruit Extract Papain Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract Levulinic Acid Pentylene Glycol Sodium Metabisulfite Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan Oleate, Prunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil, Polyethylene, Water, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Seed Oil, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Papain, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Fragaria Ananassa Fruit Extract, Alkanna Tinctoria Root Extract, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Levulinic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Metabisulfite These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. 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%. Maltodextrin is a plant-derived carbohydrate made by breaking down starch (usually from corn, potato, or rice). In cosmetic formulas, it's a multitasking absorbent, emulsion stabilizer, and skin conditioner. This ingredient is mostly used to stabilize emulsions and improve the powdery, non-greasy feel of products (like dry shampoos). Safety-wise, this ingredient is pretty solid; it's even recognized as a food additive. Both animal and clinical studies found no adverse effects at the levels used in cosmetics. Industry data shows this ingredient is used up to 45.7% in spray products and up to 33% in powder products. 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!