Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, polyglyceryl-3 caprate, polyglyceryl-4 oleate) 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?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilRicinus communis seed oil~6.8–10.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilC10-18 triglycerides~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilPolyglyceryl-3 caprate~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 capratePolyglyceryl-4 oleate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateCoco-caprylate/caprate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateMangifera indica seed butter~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterTrihydroxystearin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.6–1.35%
- 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 butterCetearyl alcohol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolGlycine soja oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilIngredient list view
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, C10-18 triglycerides, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Mangifera indica seed butter, Trihydroxystearin, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Cetearyl alcohol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Glycine soja oil
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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.
| BKINDMakeup Removing Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | PayotHerbier Organic Face and Eye Cleansing Oil with Olive Oil | Q+ARosehip Cleansing Oil | LABtheticsConditioning Milk Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 23% | 21% | 20% |
| Price | — | $22.28 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 9 | 2 of 9 | 1 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Sunflower Seed Oil | Persea Gratissima Oil | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 6Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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