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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Grapeseed Butter Cleansing Balm
cera alba
3.3% -
4.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
sorbitan isostearate
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Hibiscus gently exfoliates unwanted texture while Vinanza grape seeds offer antioxidant protection against environmental aggressors.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
parfum
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.6% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
cocos nucifera oil
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing,
Anti-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
vitis vinifera seed extract
0.15% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Antibacterial
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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Potential irritants
lavandula angustifolia oil
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
parfum
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
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Comodogenic ingredients
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.6% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
cocos nucifera oil
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
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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All ingredients
olea europaea fruit oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
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
butyrospermum parkii butter
4.6% -
6.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Anti-oxidation
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
simmondsia chinensis seed oil
4.5% -
6.8%
Irritation risk:
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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Ingredient list view
Olea europaea fruit oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Silica, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Jojoba esters, Daucus carota sativa seed oil, Unknown, Ficin, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Parfum, 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, Vitis vinifera, Unknown, Ci 42090, Chamomilla recutita oil, Oenothera biennis oil
Sources
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Efficacy of barrier creams in comparison to skin care products in dental laboratory technicians--a controlled trial
- New Claims for Wild Carrot (Daucus carota subsp. carota) Essential Oil
- Chemical and nutritional evaluation ofPongamia glabra oil andAcacia auriculaeformis oil
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Cocoa polyphenols and their influence on parameters involved in ex vivo skin restructuring
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Anthocyanin-rich extract from Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx counteracts UVC-caused impairments in rats
- Hibiscus sabdariffa L. – A phytochemical and pharmacological review
- Liposome-containing Hibiscus sabdariffa calyx extract formulations with increased antioxidant activity, improved dermal penetration and reduced dermal toxicity
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- The Topical Effect of Grape Seed Extract 2% Cream on Surgery Wound Healing