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By BEAUTY BAY Butter Cup Cleansing Balm with Oat Lipid and Chamomile
By BEAUTY BAY

By BEAUTY BAY Butter Cup Cleansing Balm with Oat Lipid and Chamomile

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A rich balm to cleanse and melt away makeup.”
Source: Beauty Bay

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.2–4.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Limonene
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~1.3–2%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~1–1.45%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.8%est.
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.2–4.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–37%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Orbignya oleifera seed oil~5.7–8.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.2–4.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed wax~3.5–5.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency

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Avena sativa kernel oil~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Propylene glycol~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~1–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Tocopherol~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Panthenol~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Limonene~0.2–0.8%
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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Citric acid~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Bisabolol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Water~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Avena sativa kernel oil, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Tocopherol, Panthenol, Limonene, Citric acid, Bisabolol, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Water

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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.

  1. 1
    Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Babassu Oil and Development of a Microemulsion System for Topical Deliveryncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
By BEAUTY BAY Butter Cup Cleansing Balm with Oat Lipid and Chamomile
By BEAUTY BAYButter Cup Cleansing Balm with Oat Lipid and Chamomile
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