Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“The Amala Nourishing Gentle Cleansing Balm is enriched with healing hydrators that melt into the skin, removing impurities and makeup whilst hydrating and conditioning your complexion.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, polyglyceryl-2 stearate, stearyl alcohol) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilWater~12–18%
Decyl glucoside~5.4–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideDistarch phosphate~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~2.6–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPolyglyceryl-2 stearate~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateBetaine~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineLactobacillus/eriodictyon californicum ferment extract~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateGlyceryl stearate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.8–1.2%
- 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 oilStearyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholCapparis spinosa fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces/copper ferment~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains copper. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help in skin wound healing
More about Saccharomyces/copper fermentSaccharomyces/iron ferment~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains iron. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/iron fermentSaccharomyces/magnesium ferment~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains magnesium. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/magnesium fermentSaccharomyces/silicon ferment~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains silicon. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/silicon fermentSaccharomyces/zinc ferment~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract that contains zinc. Can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Evidence of effectiveness for other benefits is missing
More about Saccharomyces/zinc fermentInulin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.65%
Styrax benzoin resin extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dipteryx odorata seed extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharide isomerate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateBisabolol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolOctyldodecyl myristate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium citrate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Citronellol~0.05–0.15%
Geraniol~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Water, Decyl glucoside, Distarch phosphate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Betaine, Lactobacillus/eriodictyon californicum ferment extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Glyceryl stearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Stearyl alcohol, Capparis spinosa fruit extract, Saccharomyces/copper ferment, Saccharomyces/iron ferment, Saccharomyces/magnesium ferment, Saccharomyces/silicon ferment, Saccharomyces/zinc ferment, Inulin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Parfum, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Dipteryx odorata seed extract, Saccharide isomerate, Bisabolol, Tocopherol, Octyldodecyl myristate, Citric acid, Sodium citrate, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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.
| AmalaNourishing Gentle Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Glo Skin BeautyGentle Cream Cleanser | GlossierMilky Jelly Cleansing Balm & Makeup Remover | LOUMBe Calm Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | $52.00 | $23.58 | $42.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 16 | 1 of 16 | 1 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Beta-Glucan | Beta-Sitosterol | Cbd |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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