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BY SARAH LONDON Balancer Oil-to-milk Cleanser
BY SARAH LONDON

BY SARAH LONDON Balancer Oil-to-milk Cleanser

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-4 oleate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Balancer Oil-to-milk Cleanser”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (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.

Polyglyceryl-4 oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.6–2.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~30–44%est.
Rubus idaeus seed oilA plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skinMedium~3.5–5.3%est.
Polyglyceryl-4 oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.4%est.
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~1.5–2.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Squalane~6.1–9.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Rubus idaeus seed oil~3.5–5.3%
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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Polyglyceryl-4 oleate~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
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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Vitis vinifera seed oil, Squalane, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Tocopherol

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Match—28%28%28%
Price——$22.50—
Shared key ingredients—2 of 51 of 51 of 5
Key difference—Glycine Soja OilCamellia Oleifera Seed OilPlukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Anti-aging potential of extracts from Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst and its chemical profiling by UPLC-Q-TOF-MSncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Physico-chemical composition and characterisation of the seed and seed oil of Sclerocarya birreapubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Assessment of the potential irritancy of oleic acid on human skin: Evaluation in vitro and in vivosciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
BY SARAH LONDON Balancer Oil-to-milk Cleanser
BY SARAH LONDONBalancer Oil-to-milk Cleanser
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