Balance Me Pure Skin Face Wash

Balance Me Pure Skin Face Wash

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Pure Skin Face Wash”
Source: Mankind

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, 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

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~8.6–10.5%
Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~5.2–6.3%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~1.7–2%
Anti-blemish
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Ideal for congested or combination skin types, the gentle wash blends Grapefruit, Frankincense and Roman Chamomile Oils to effectively remove make-up and impurities, whilst Spruce Knot Extract minimises blemishes and eliminates unwanted shine for a smoother, more refined finish.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Citrus grandis peel oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~8.6–10.5%est.
Citrus grandis peel oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skinHigh~0.65–0.95%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Boswellia carterii gum oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–0.75%est.
Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.6%est.
Cananga odorata flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~5.2–6.3%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~1.5–1.8%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf extractTraditionally 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 skinMedium~1.3–1.6%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl glucoside~8.6–10.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Lauryl glucoside~5.2–6.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Oryza sativa bran oil~3.2–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties

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Glycerin~2.5–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Potato starch modified~2–2.4%
Formula
Xanthan gum~1.7–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~1.5–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

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Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~1.3–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Picea abies extract~0.95–1.15%
Formula
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.65–0.95%
Irritant · high
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

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

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Boswellia carterii gum oil~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.5–0.75%
Irritant · high
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.35–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Cananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Limonene~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.1–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Geraniol~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Oryza sativa bran oil, Glycerin, Potato starch modified, Xanthan gum, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Picea abies extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol

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