Balance Me Cleansers Pre & Probiotic Cleansing Milk
Works for
CleansingGlyceryl stearate, Decyl glucoside + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Cleansers Pre & Probiotic Cleansing Milk”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, xanthan gum) 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
ExfoliationSalix nigra bark extractNot delivered
“Contains salicylic acid, a BHA that is a natural exfoliant used in many acne treatments because of its ability to help skin shed dead cells and clear pores.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Tilia cordata flower extract, Cananga odorata flower oil + 10 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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Water~45–55%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~2.8–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateDecyl glucoside~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideButyrospermum parkii butter~2–2.5%
- 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 butterCoco-caprylate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateSqualane~1.5–1.9%
- 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 SqualaneOlea europaea fruit oil~1.2–1.5%
- 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 oilMangifera indica seed butter~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.75–1.1%
- 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 butterLactobacillus~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharidePolymnia sonchifolia root juice~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Polymnia sonchifolia root juiceSalix nigra bark extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractAvena sativa kernel extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractMel~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen
More about HoneyAleurites moluccanus seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilEuterpe oleracea fruit oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might help neutralize free radicals, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit oilCamellia oleifera seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilCrambe abyssinica seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilRubus fruticosus leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTilia cordata flower extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.5%
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus grandis peel oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilLitsea cubeba fruit oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateXanthan gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMaltodextrin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCitric acid~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.25%
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.05–0.15%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Decyl glucoside, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Coco-caprylate, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Lactobacillus, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Salix nigra bark extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Mel, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Honey, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Euterpe oleracea fruit oil, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Rubus fruticosus leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tilia cordata flower extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate
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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.
| Balance MeCleansers Pre & Probiotic Cleansing MilkYOUR PRODUCT | BeautycounterCounterstart Cococream cleanser | NaturiumMulti-Calm Cream Cleanser | Paula's choiceResist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | $15.85 | $12.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 4 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Niacinamide | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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