Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“A soothing, lush balm-to-milk cleanser that melts away makeup, SPF and impurities while hydrating skin and calming visible redness.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, polyglyceryl-2 caprate, polyglyceryl-3 stearate) 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Copaifera officinalis resin, Boswellia serrata resin extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~25–38%
- 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 oilOryza sativa bran wax~6.3–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 caprate~3.5–5.2%
Decyl glucoside~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideWater~2.2–3.3%
Orbignya oleifera seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilCopaifera officinalis resin~1.5–2.3%
Behenyl alcohol~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholPolyglyceryl-3 stearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 stearateZinc stearate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhus verniciflua peel wax~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oryza sativa bran extract~0.45–1.05%
Boswellia serrata oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Artemisia tridentata extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Larrea divaricata extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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 oilTocopherol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolCistus species resin oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Boswellia serrata resin extract~0.1–0.5%
Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.1–0.45%
Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Glycerin~0.1–0.4%
- 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 GlycerinRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.05–0.2%
- 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 filtrateIngredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Oryza sativa bran wax, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate, Decyl glucoside, Water, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Copaifera officinalis resin, Behenyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Zinc stearate, Rhus verniciflua peel wax, Oryza sativa bran extract, Boswellia serrata oil, Artemisia tridentata extract, Larrea divaricata extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Tocopherol, Cistus species resin oil, Boswellia serrata resin extract, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Phenethyl alcohol, Glycerin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate
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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.
| AyondMetamorph Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Pacifica BeautyWake Up Beautiful Waterless Cleansing Balm | GlossierMilky Jelly Cleansing Balm & Makeup Remover | LOUMBe Calm Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | $72.00 | $15.88−$56.12 | $23.58−$48.42 | $42.78−$29.22 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract | 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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