BOTTLE WORKS Kimeshiro Melty Cleansing Balm Clear
Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearateCleanses gently
“Kimeshiro Melty Cleansing Balm Clear”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate) 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.
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“A premium enzymatic cleansing balm that melts at the temperature of your skin and clings to dirt to remove clogged pores and keratin plugs.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideDicaprylyl carbonate~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateCoco-caprylate/caprate~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/capratePeg-5 glyceryl triisostearate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearatePolyethylene~1.5–2.3%
Synthetic wax~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxBis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Papain~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainProtease~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium bicarbonate~0.5–1.2%
Malic acid~0.35–0.75%
Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitateSaxifraga sarmentosa extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cynara scolymus leaf extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be irritating
More about Cynara scolymus leaf extractSodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPropylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGold~0.15–0.55%
Silver~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.1–0.45%
Dextrin~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that is used to stabilize the product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DextrinCellulose gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumTocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- 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 TocopherolDisodium phosphate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphatePotassium phosphate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate, Polyethylene, Synthetic wax, Bis-behenyl/isostearyl/phytosteryl dimer dilinoleyl dimer dilinoleate, Papain, Protease, Sodium bicarbonate, Malic acid, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Saxifraga sarmentosa extract, Cynara scolymus leaf extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Gold, Silver, Water, Dextrin, Cellulose gum, Tocopherol, Disodium phosphate, Potassium phosphate
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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.
| BOTTLE WORKSKimeshiro Melty Cleansing Balm ClearYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueTake The Day Off Charcoal Cleansing Balm | JPS LABOUnlabel Lab Bakuchiol Cleansing Balm | Dove JapanClean Pore Care Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 32% | 31% |
| Price | — | $32.21 | $34.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Vitamin E | Bakuchiol | Niacinamide |
| 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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