Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Makeup Melting Balm Cleanser
Source: 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 (decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate se, isohexadecane, isostearic acid, lauryl glucoside, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 80, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan stearate, stearic acid, triheptanoin) 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: decyl glucoside
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
Used to create a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Calming aloe vera soothes even the most stressed, sensitive skin while kaolin clay exfoliates for a visibly bright, nourished complexion.
Source: Sephora
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.
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Potential irritants
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Key Actives
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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 soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
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 oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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 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
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and, when combined with zinc carbonate and malonic acid, reducing fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating elastin production. Also helps stabilize the product formulation
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
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
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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.
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Stearic acid, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Glyceryl stearate se, Tromethamine, Isostearic acid, Avena sativa kernel flour, Lecithin, Disteardimonium hectorite, Polysorbate 20, Magnesium aluminum silicate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Sorbitan stearate, Kaolin, Saccharomyces ferment, Triheptanoin, Decyl glucoside, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, C9-12 alkane, Polyurethane-100, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium benzoate, Caprylyl glycol, Allantoin, Tocopheryl acetate, Isohexadecane, Butylene glycol, Lauroyl lysine, Polysorbate 80, Lauryl glucoside, Sorbitan oleate, Citric acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium hyaluronate, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Panthenol, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Mentha viridis extract, Pogostemon cablin leaf extract, Rose extract, Quartz, Zingiber officinale extract, Curcuma longa root extract
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- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640