Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate + 2 moreCan be harsh
“The balm that melts the moment you put it on your hand gently cleanses your skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateTriethylhexanoin~7.5–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePolyethylene~3.9–5.9%
Isopropyl palmitate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitatePeg-5 glyceryl triisostearate~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearateGluconobacter/honey ferment filtrate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cynara scolymus leaf extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
More about Cynara scolymus leaf extractHamamelis virginiana leaf extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana leaf extractCitrus unshiu peel extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Papain~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainAloe vera leaf extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantifolia juice~0.55–1.25%
Citrus aurantium dulcis juice~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon juice~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Malus domestica fruit extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Malus domestica fruit extractCitrus junos fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractSodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSqualane~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycosphingolipids~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipids naturally present in skin. They can be converted to ceramides in skin
More about GlycosphingolipidsSoluble proteoglycan~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Soluble collagen~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Soluble collagenArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlycerin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinArginine~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinHydrogenated lysolecithin~0.2–0.8%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPentylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolWater~0.1–0.4%
Dextrin~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinTocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Polyethylene, Isopropyl palmitate, Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate, Gluconobacter/honey ferment filtrate, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Papain, Aloe vera leaf extract, Citrus aurantifolia juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice, Citrus limon juice, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Unknown, Unknown, Malus domestica fruit extract, Citrus junos fruit extract, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Squalane, Glycosphingolipids, Soluble proteoglycan, Soluble collagen, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Arginine, Hydrogenated lecithin, Hydrogenated lysolecithin, Butylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Water, Dextrin, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| AloviviCleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Soap and GloryGlow Your Mind Nourishing Cleansing Balm | Banila CoClean it Zero Cleansing Balm Firming | CeraVeMakeup Removing Cleanser Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | — | $25.00 | $11.68 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 14 | 6 of 14 | 2 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Persea Gratissima Oil | Phytosphingosine | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Garnier Erase It All Makeup Cleansing Balm with Vitamin CIt Cosmetics Bye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.