Bubble Skincare Magic Melt

Bubble Skincare Magic Melt

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Use Magic Melt on its own or as the first step of a double (or triple) cleanse.”
Source: Bubble

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-6 laurate, sorbitan isostearate, 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.

Lauryl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.8–2.7%
Polyglyceryl-6 laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.2–1.8%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.45–1.05%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.65%
Sorbitan isostearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.05–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 8 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~3.9–5.9%est.
Lauryl glucosideHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Polyglyceryl-6 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.2–1.8%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.9–1.4%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~0.5–1.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%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
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~0.45–1.05%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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C15-19 alkane~6.4–9.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~3.9–5.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%
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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Isopropyl shea butterate~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Lauryl glucoside~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Myristyl glucoside~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Polyglyceryl-6 laurate~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Avena sativa kernel extract~0.85–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.5–1.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~0.45–1.05%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Dodecane~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Hexadecane~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium phytate~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize product formulations

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Water, C15-19 alkane, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Isopropyl shea butterate, Lauryl glucoside, Myristyl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Tocopheryl acetate, Avena sativa kernel extract, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Dodecane, Hexadecane, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium phytate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Sorbitan isostearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol

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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.

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Match—28%27%27%
Price$15.00$58.00+$43.00$14.43−$0.57$2.93−$12.07
Shared key ingredients—4 of 93 of 93 of 9
Key difference—PanthenolCeramide EopPolyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
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