Works for
MoisturizingRosa canina fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil + 1 moreWorks
“The ultimate moisturiser for face and neck.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, borago officinalis seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Boswellia carterii oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Rosa canina fruit oil~25–38%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~7.6–11.4%
- 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 oilBorago officinalis seed oil~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilBoswellia neglecta resin oil~3.7–5.6%
Boswellia carterii oil~2.4–3.5%
Rosa damascena extract~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractGeranium maculatum extract~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Geranium maculatum extractCymbopogon martini oil~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilJuniperus communis fruit oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus nobilis~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus reticulata extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
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Rosa canina fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Boswellia neglecta resin oil, Boswellia carterii oil, Rosa damascena extract, Geranium maculatum extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Citrus nobilis, Citrus reticulata extract
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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.
| Balm Balm100% Organic Rosehip SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Sea Wench NaturalsBlue Pearl Facial Serum | Sarah ChapmanMorning Facial | EssanoWrinkle Rescue Retinol Alternative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | — | $64.27 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Agran Oil | Retinyl Palmitate | Bakuchiol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Balm Balm - 100% Organic Rosehip Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Balm Balm" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 2 studies and safety reviews.
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