Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 6 moreStrong evidence
“Deeply-hydrating, the skin balm assists work drenching your dry skin in moisture, locking it in for long-lasting, touchable softness.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
panthenol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingVitis vinifera seed extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreModerate evidence
“Skin Balm has been scientifically shown to stimulate synthesis of Type 3 collagen in human skin cells by more than 95%*.”
This product contains vitis vinifera seed extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Antibacterial and antifungal properties, sourced from Totora and Australian Tea Tree, work to minimise the appearance of blemishes and breakouts, while also preventing further bouts occurring.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Vitis vinifera seed extract, Echinacea purpurea extract + 6 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (vitis vinifera seed extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ricinus communis seed oil~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~6.5–9.7%
- 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 oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~4.6–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilCera alba~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaDaucus carota sativa root extract~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractTheobroma cacao seed butter~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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 butterButyrospermum parkii butter~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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 butterCalendula officinalis flower oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Calendula officinalis flower oilHypericum perforatum extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractPanthenol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPisum sativum extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in protecting skin collagen and elastin from breaking down but solid research is lacking
More about Pisum sativum extractEchinacea purpurea extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Echinacea purpurea extractCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hesperidin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naringin~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vitis vinifera seed extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractIngredient list view
Ricinus communis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Cera alba, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Hypericum perforatum extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Unknown, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Unknown, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Panthenol, Pisum sativum extract, Echinacea purpurea extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Hesperidin, Naringin, Vitis vinifera seed extract
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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.
| AntipodesSaviour Skin Balm MiniYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyVanilla Crystal Super Hydrating Body Butter | Josie MaranMini Always Nude - Whipped Argan Oil Refillable Firming Body Butter | DermaceuticPanthenol Ceutic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 54% | 52% |
| Price | $10.53 | $15.00+$4.47 | $15.72+$5.19 | $35.15+$24.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Prickly Pear Seed Oil | Agran Oil | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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