Alo Magic Balm

Alo Magic Balm

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“With a million ways to use it, our amla-infused Magic Multi-Balm is liquid gold —an allover skin saver, overnight slugging hydrator, glass-skin highlighter, makeup-removing oil cleanser, and dry lip, elbow, cuticle and heel soother.”
Source: Bluemercury

This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.45–1.1%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~2.5–3.7%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1–1.6%est.
Mauritia flexuosa fruit oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.65%est.
Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Emblica officinalis fruit extractA plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skinMedium~0.01–0.05%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.9–2.9%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~1.4–2.1%est.

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–33%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water~12–17%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Quillaja saponaria wood extract~4.3–6.4%
Formula
Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~2.5–3.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.9%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~1.4–2.1%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.45–1.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Persea gratissima oil~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Brassica campestris seed oil~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function

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Emblica officinalis fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidationEvens skin tone

A plant extract that might be helping in neutralizing free radicals in skin. It could help reduce hyperpigmentation. There is some research to confirm its effectiveness in skin

More about Emblica officinalis fruit extract
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

More about Moringa oleifera seed oil
Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Water, Quillaja saponaria wood extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf/root extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Mauritia flexuosa fruit oil, Persea gratissima oil, Brassica campestris seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Emblica officinalis fruit extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil

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