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Antipodes Grapeseed Butter Cleansing Balm
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Antipodes Grapeseed Butter Cleansing Balm

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Cera alba, Sorbitan isostearate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Rich and nourishing, the Antipodes Grapeseed Butter Cleanser pampers the complexion with a hydrating cleanse.”
Source: Beauty Expert

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cera alba, sorbitan isostearate) 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.

Cera albaEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~3.3–4.9%
Sorbitan isostearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.3–0.75%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Hibiscus gently exfoliates unwanted texture while Vinanza grape seeds offer antioxidant protection against environmental aggressors.”
Source: Beauty Expert

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower 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
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extractA plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicalsHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~22–33%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~4.5–6.8%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~3.3–4.9%est.
Simmondsia chinensis butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
4 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 radicals3/5~4.6–6.9%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~3.9–5.8%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 effect3/5~0.45–1%est.
Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~1.1–1.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Olea europaea fruit oil~22–33%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~4.6–6.9%
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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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.

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Cocos nucifera oil~3.9–5.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Cera alba~3.3–4.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Silica~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Simmondsia chinensis butter~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Daucus carota (carrot) seed oil
Not recognized
Lavendula officinalis (lavender) oil
Not recognized
Naticide® (parfum)
Not recognized
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~1.2–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
More about Linum usitatissimum seed oil
Hydrogenated vegetable oil~1.1–1.7%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Hydrogenated vegetable oil
Pongamia glabra seed oil~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Benzyl alcohol~0.5–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–1.1%
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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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.45–1%
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

More about Theobroma cacao seed butter
Sorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals

More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract
Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingAntibacterial

A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation

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(vinanza® grape)
Not recognized
Matricaria chamomilla (blue chamomile) oil
Not recognized
Oenothera biennis oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

More about Oenothera biennis oil
Ingredient list view

Olea europaea fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Cera alba, Silica, Simmondsia chinensis butter, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Pongamia glabra seed oil, Benzyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Sorbitan isostearate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Unknown, Unknown, Oenothera biennis oil

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trialncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Chemical and nutritional evaluation ofPongamia glabra oil andAcacia auriculaeformis oillink.springer.com
  4. 4
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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