Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Take The Day Off Cleansing Balm transforms from a solid balm into a silky oil upon application.
Source: Ulta
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium lauryl sulfate.
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.
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Used to create a nice product texture
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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
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
Helps to hydrate the skin by improving its barrier funciton
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
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
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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
Helps water and oil mix together
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
Potential irritants
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
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
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Helps adjust the product pH and can be used to mask the odor of other ingredients
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
Helps water and oil mix together
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
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
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
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps form a film on the surface of the skin and disperse other ingredients (like colorants) in cosmetics. Lac is a resinous substance secreted by parasite insects living on trees
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
Helps adjust the product pH and can be used to mask the odor of other ingredients
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
A type of silicone that helps to create nice product texture and is used as an anti-foaming agent
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used to increase stability of product formulations
A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating
A type of silicone that can help create nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
Helps water and oil mix together
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
Used to increase stability of product formulations
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
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
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Polyethylene, Peg-5 glyceryl triisostearate, Water, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Lac, Water, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Polyisobutene, Silica, Acrylates copolymer, Aminomethyl propanediol, Unknown, Eicosane, Unknown, Sodium hyaluronate, Lauroyl lysine, Pantethine, Melanin, Panthenol, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Calcium aluminum borosilicate, Pvp, Acacia senegal gum, Isostearic acid, Simethicone, Dimethicone peg-8 polyacrylate, Urea, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Peg-8 dimethicone, Disodium edta, Chlorphenesin, Sodium dehydroacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Iron oxides, Ci 19140, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Unknown, Ci 77510, Chromium hydroxide green, Ci 77289, Ci 75470, Ci 77163, Ci 77000, Bronzite powder, Ci 77400, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Dodecane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Unknown, Synthetic wax, Hydrogenated polydicyclopentadiene, Nylon-12, C20-40 alcohols, Perfluorononyl dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Polyethylene, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Iron oxides, Mica, Unknown, Ci 77510, Ci 77742, Ci 19140, Chromium oxide greens, Ci 77288, Chromium hydroxide green, Ci 77289, Ci 75470, Ci 77163, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Ci 77000, Blue 1 lake, Ci 42090, Ultramarines, Ci 77007, Datem
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