Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Versus Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil Versus Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil Detailed comparison of Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Botanical Cleansing Oil versus Biossance Squalane + Antioxidant Cleansing Oil. This oil-based makeup remover is made to dissolve makeup, sunscreen, and daily buildup. Ethylhexyl Palmitate Zea Mays Germ Oil Isopropyl Myristate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate Oenothera Biennis Oil Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate Squalane Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil Phenoxyethanol Lavandula Angustifolia Oil Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate Dicaprylyl Ether Dicaprylyl Carbonate Geranium Maculatum Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil Linalool Tocopherol Citronellol Geraniol Limonene Glycine Soja Oil Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Zea Mays Germ Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 Dioleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Dicaprate, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Oleate, Squalane, Coriandrum Sativum Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Geranium Maculatum Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Linalool, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Glycine Soja Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate Hydrogenated Farnesene Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate Triethylhexanoin Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Rosa Moschata Seed Oil Avena Sativa Kernel Oil Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil Lavandula Hybrida Oil Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Squalane, Hydrogenated Farnesene, Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate, Triethylhexanoin, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Avena Sativa Kernel Oil, Oenothera Biennis Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Lavandula Hybrida Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Limonene, Linalool 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%. Lavandula Angustifolia Oil is more commonly known as lavender essential oil. It is considered a fragrancing ingredient. Lavender imparts a famous scent. While the smell is lovely, this ingredient and may sensitize skin in topical products. This is because about 85% of the oil is made up of linalool and linalyl acetate. When exposed to air, these two compounds become strong allergens. This ingredient exhibits cytotoxicity at low concentrations; amounts of 0.25% have been shown to damage skin cells. A study from Japan found this ingredient caused lavender sensitivity after widespread exposure. Lavender essential oil has some antimicrobial, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, the cons of this ingredient may outweight the pros. More research is needed to confirm lavender essential oil's effects when used in aromatherapy. Lavandula Angustifolia is known as the English Lavender and famous for creating purple fields in Provence, France. Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation. It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus". Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals. When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themse