Chantecaille Reward: Rose de Mai Cleansing Balm

Chantecaille Reward: Rose de Mai Cleansing Balm

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl olivate, Glyceryl stearate +ย 5ย more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
โ€œReward Rose de Mai Cleansing Balmโ€
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (c12-20 alkyl glucoside, carbomer, cetearyl olivate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sorbitan olivate, 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.

Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.35โ€“0.85%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.3โ€“0.75%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.2โ€“0.8%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.2โ€“0.8%
C12-20 alkyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.15โ€“0.6%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15โ€“0.5%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.1โ€“0.5%
Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
โ€œAntioxidant-rich rosehip and tamanu oils and soothing, hydrating raspberry stem cell extracts purify and replenish the skin while plant-based phytic acid gently exfoliates and a hyaluronic acid blend boosts moisture.โ€
Source: Chantecaille

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Rosa centifolia flower extract + 2 more โ€” patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 12 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~26โ€“38%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1โ€“0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05โ€“0.25%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05โ€“0.25%est.
TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.8โ€“2.7%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.45โ€“1.1%est.
C12-20 alkyl glucosideHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.15โ€“0.6%est.
Oenothera biennis oilHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier functionMedium~0.15โ€“0.65%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~0.15โ€“0.6%est.
Phytic acidAn alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmeticsMedium~0.1โ€“0.5%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.15โ€“0.55%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.05โ€“0.3%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0โ€“5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0โ€“5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Stearyl heptanoateโ€”3/5~0.35โ€“0.8%est.
Hydrogenated vegetable oilAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~1.1โ€“1.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Rosa damascena flower water~26โ€“38%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Dipropylene glycol~6.7โ€“10%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Glycerin~4.9โ€“7.4%
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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Propanediol~3.3โ€“4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Trehalose~2.5โ€“3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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Triethylhexanoin~1.8โ€“2.7%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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C14-22 alcohols~1.5โ€“2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A non-drying alcohol that helps stabilize product formulations

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1,2-hexanediol~0.45โ€“1.1%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Hydrogenated vegetable oil~1.1โ€“1.6%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~0.8โ€“1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.55โ€“1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Polyester-7~0.55โ€“1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cetearyl olivate~0.35โ€“0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ci 77891~0.35โ€“0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Titanium dioxide~0.4โ€“0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Sorbitan olivate~0.2โ€“0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Stearyl heptanoate~0.35โ€“0.8%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing
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Glyceryl stearate~0.3โ€“0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.2โ€“0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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C12-20 alkyl glucoside~0.15โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate~0.15โ€“0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Mica~0.15โ€“0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Stearyl caprylate~0.15โ€“0.6%
Formula
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.1โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Silica~0.2โ€“0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Carbomer~0.1โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil~0.15โ€“0.55%
Formula
Oenothera biennis oil~0.15โ€“0.65%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-blemishAnti-inflammatory

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1โ€“0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Xanthan gum~0.15โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Rosa canina fruit oil~0.15โ€“0.6%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.1โ€“0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15โ€“0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Phytic acid~0.1โ€“0.5%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA), but is mostly used to stabilize product formulations in cosmetics

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1โ€“0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.1โ€“0.45%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15โ€“0.55%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Rubus idaeus leaf cell culture~0.1โ€“0.3%
Formula
Chlorphenesin~0.05โ€“0.3%
Irritant ยท medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citronellol~0.05โ€“0.25%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05โ€“0.25%
Irritant ยท high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Rosa damascena flower water, Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, Trehalose, Triethylhexanoin, C14-22 alcohols, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Polyester-7, Cetearyl olivate, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Sorbitan olivate, Stearyl heptanoate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, C12-20 alkyl glucoside, Neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, Mica, Stearyl caprylate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Silica, Carbomer, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Xanthan gum, Rosa canina fruit oil, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phytic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Rubus idaeus leaf cell culture, Chlorphenesin, Citronellol, Geraniol

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