Comparison between Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Oil Cleanser Makeup Remover For Sensitive Skin vs. IUnik Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil

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12 Ingredients 8

1
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
1
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
2
Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil
2
Canola Oil
3
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
3
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract
4
Water
4
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
5
Sodium PCA
5
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
6
Propanediol
6
Macadamia Ternifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil
7
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
7
Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil
8
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
8
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
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Uniqueness11 out of 12
91.7%
Uniqueness7 out of 8
87.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 12
42%
chemical
4 out of 12
33%
natural
5 out of 8
63%
chemical
2 out of 8
25%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Sodium PCA#5Tocopherol#9
Oily skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Ethylhexyl Palmitate#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0
Dry skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil#5
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#3
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Oil Cleanser Makeup Remover For Sensitive Skin vs. IUnik Calendula Complete Cleansing Oil
Position 1

#1Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
Softening
Hair conditioning
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 4 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin
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#1Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil is an ingredient known from ancient times. It’s the oil people receive from Sunflower Seeds and use for different purposes, including cooking. It contains a lot of Lenoic acid which moisturizes the skin, makes it softer, and reduces inflammation. The oil also works as an occlusive agent that forms a protective film and helps to keep skin hydrated.

As for haircare, it’s the second most popular basic oil used in haircare products. It helps to lower hair fragility and make hair softer.

Position 2

#2Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
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#2Canola Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Position 3

#3Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate

Origin: No information
Role: No information
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#3Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Moisturizing
Healing
Elasticity improvement
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is used in medicine for hundreds of years. A small study shows that it can make skin firmer and more hydrated. There was also a slight improvement in elasticity of the skin. The component also heals wounds.

Position 4

#4Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#4Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Position 5

#5Sodium PCA

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning, Humectant
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair conditioning
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Sodium PCA is a nice moisturizer and skin softener. It contains amino acids and Sodium Hyaluronate. It’s part of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) that is responsible for keeping the outer layer of the skin hydrated. If you don’t have enough NMF you can face dryness even if you don’t have other skin problems.

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#5Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Hair conditioning, Viscosity controlling agent
Antioxidants
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil is a great vegetable oil to counter dryness. It reduces inflammation and it’s a very nice ingredient for people with redness, eczema, and rosacea. It’s accepted very well by humans skin because its chemical structure is very similar to sebum. That’s why it will hardly provoke any allergy. It’s a very good helper for people with dry skin.

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