Bobbi Brown Extra Cleansing Balm

Bobbi Brown Extra Cleansing Balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Extra Cleansing Balm”
Source: Bluemercury

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, glyceryl stearate se, peg-10 sunflower glycerides, polyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate, polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, potassium stearate) 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.

Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioateEffect: High~2.7–4.1%
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)~1.9–2.9%
Peg-10 sunflower glyceridesEffect: High~1.6–2.5%
Glyceryl stearate seEffect: HighUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~1.2–1.9%
Potassium stearateEffect: High~0.5–1.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed extract + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~4.5–6.7%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~5.3–8%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxHelps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)Medium~1.9–2.9%est.
Aminomethyl propanediolHelps adjust the product pH and can be used to mask the odor of other ingredientsMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~1.2–1.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Glycerin~22–33%
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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Olea europaea fruit oil~5.3–8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Limonene~4.5–6.7%
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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Polyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate~3.4–5.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)

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Peg-10 sunflower glycerides~1.6–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glyceryl stearate se~1.2–1.9%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Citrus aurantium dulcis seed extract~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Polydecene~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Beta-carotene~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Potassium stearate~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Anise alcohol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Citronellol~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Aminomethyl propanediol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps adjust the product pH and can be used to mask the odor of other ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Limonene, Polyglyceryl-10 behenate/eicosadioate, Glyceryl behenate/eicosadioate, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Peg-10 sunflower glycerides, Glyceryl stearate se, Citrus aurantium dulcis seed extract, Polydecene, Beta-carotene, Potassium stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Anise alcohol, Citronellol, Aminomethyl propanediol

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