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CleansingGlyceryl oleate citrate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate + 2 moreCleanses gently
“Gelato Cleansing Balm Nourishing Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl olivate, glyceryl oleate citrate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, sorbitan olivate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
ExfoliationPapainNot delivered
“Ingredients WE POUR IN Vitamin C, Papaya & Pineapple Fruit Extract, Kaolin.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with papain, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa gallica flower powder, Citrus limon fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Carthamus tinctorius seed oil~25–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilZea mays starch~10–13%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchSodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~5.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrogenated soybean oil~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Glyceryl oleate citrate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl oleate citrateWater~2.4–3%
Isostearyl isostearate~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture. It can be comedogenic
More about Isostearyl isostearateIsopropyl isostearate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateCetearyl olivate~1.2–1.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSorbitan olivate~0.9–1.1%
Hydrogenated olive oil~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jojoba esters~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersTocopheryl acetate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSilica~0.95–1.2%
Helianthus annuus seed wax~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxOlea europaea fruit oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilTocopherol~0.6–0.9%
- 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 TocopherolEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.85%
Oleyl lactate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa gallica flower powder~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glycerin~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinOlea europaea oil unsaponifiables~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olea europaea oil unsaponifiablesMaltodextrin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinEclipta prostrata extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractKaolin~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinButylene glycol~0.5–0.75%
- 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 glycolAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.5–0.7%
Polyglycerin-3~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Citrus limon fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ananas sativus fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilBromelain~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Papain~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An enzyme extracted from papaya fruit. Can have an exfoliating effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about PapainMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractPassiflora edulis fruit extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateAlcohol denat.~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilPotassium sorbate~0.25–0.45%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Sodium bisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Zea mays starch, Sodium hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Glyceryl oleate citrate, Water, Isostearyl isostearate, Isopropyl isostearate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Cetearyl olivate, Phenoxyethanol, Sorbitan olivate, Hydrogenated olive oil, Jojoba esters, Tocopheryl acetate, Silica, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Oleyl lactate, Rosa gallica flower powder, Glycerin, Olea europaea oil unsaponifiables, Maltodextrin, Eclipta prostrata extract, Kaolin, Butylene glycol, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Polyglycerin-3, Citrus limon fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Bromelain, Papain, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Passiflora edulis fruit extract, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Alcohol denat., Moringa oleifera seed oil, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Sodium bisulfite
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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.
| CakeGelato Cleansing Balm Nourishing CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueTake The Day Off™ Charcoal Cleansing Balm | Estée LauderAdvanced Night Cleansing Balm with Lipid Rich Oil-Infusion | Every Man JackSpeed Shower Face & Body Wipes Sensitive Skin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 19% | 19% | 16% |
| Price | — | $32.12 | $43.10 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 13 | 1 of 13 | 2 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Algae Extract | Lauryl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6
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