Works for
CleansingPeg-10 isostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“This cleansing balm consists of 68.6% Lipo Gluta Niac Oil and offers gentle and non-irritating cleansing with a moisturizing effect even after washing.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-10 isostearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate) 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.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · Niacinamide, Oenothera biennis oil + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil + 2 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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Trihydroxystearin~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinGlutathione~5.1–7.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneNiacinamide~4.2–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideWater~2.9–4.3%
Butylene glycol~1.9–2.8%
- 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 glycolDipropylene glycol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.3–0.75%
Squalane~1.3–2%
- 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 SqualaneHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- 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 oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.5–1.15%
- 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~0.45–1.1%
- 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 oilOenothera biennis oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilGlycerin~0.2–0.75%
- 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 GlycerinAsiaticoside~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideMadecassic acid~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAsiatic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidMelaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractHydrolyzed collagen~0.15–0.55%
- 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 Hydrolyzed collagenBeta-glucan~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanArtemisia annua extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractSaccharomyces ferment~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractGlycine soja oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCaprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexyl palmitate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMentha arvensis leaf oil~0.1–0.3%
Polyethylene~0.15–0.55%
Peg-10 isostearate~0.1–0.4%
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateNelumbo nucifera extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might be somewhat helpful in protecting elastin in skin and evening skin tone, but good research is lacking. Contains fragrant components and can be irritating.
More about Nelumbo nucifera extractNelumbium speciosum flower extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Synthetic wax~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxLimonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateSodium hyaluronate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateIngredient list view
Trihydroxystearin, Glutathione, Niacinamide, Water, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Squalane, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Glycerin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Hydrolyzed collagen, Beta-glucan, Artemisia annua extract, Oryza sativa extract, Saccharomyces ferment, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Glycine soja oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Polyethylene, Peg-10 isostearate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Nelumbo nucifera extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Synthetic wax, Limonene, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Sodium hyaluronate
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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.
| APLBGlutathione Niacinamide Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREX Sali Hughes Butterclean Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm | Farmacy BeautyGREEN CLEAN JUMBO | DEZI SKINAgua Fresca Thirst Quenching Gel-Crme Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 72% | 68% | 66% |
| Price | $9.90 | $20.05+$10.15 | $96.85+$86.95 | $48.00+$38.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 18 | 1 of 18 | 3 of 18 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Hyaluronic Acid | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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