Works for
CleansingSodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Bag Balm Moisturizing Soap is a gentle, yet effective, soap made to cleanse and moisturize your dry skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (lanolin, palm acid, palm kernel acid, sodium palm kernelate, sodium palmate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Sodium palmate~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Works as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sodium palmateSodium palm kernelate~10–15%
Water~4.7–7.1%
Glycerin~3.2–4.8%
- 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 GlycerinSodium gluconate~2.4–3.5%
Parfum~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPetrolatum~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumPalm acid~0.95–1.4%
Lanolin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sebum of wool-bearing animals (most commonly sheep). Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce the skin water loss. In rare cases could be an allergen. Not suitable for vegans
More about LanolinSodium chloride~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePalm kernel acid~0.1–0.45%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesIngredient list view
Sodium palmate, Sodium palm kernelate, Water, Glycerin, Sodium gluconate, Parfum, Petrolatum, Palm acid, Lanolin, Sodium chloride, Palm kernel acid, Iron oxides
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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.
| Bag BalmMoisturizing SoapYOUR PRODUCT | Erno LaszloPhelityl Cleansing Bar | OARS + ALPSSupermoisture Bar Soap | KalaEggwhite Facial Soap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | $13.99 | $44.00+$30.01 | $10.00−$3.99 | $9.97−$4.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 5 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Mistral Papiers Fantaisie Coco Palm Bar SoapGrandpa Soap Co. Pine Tar Bar Soap
Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Bag Balm - Moisturizing Soap" works well for improving skin hydration This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (lanolin) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 58.89A$ in Australia, from 4.99$ up to 12.99$ in the United States and for 32.59£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
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