Community Sixty-Six Makeup Melting Balm Cleanser
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CleansingStearic acid, Glyceryl stearate se + 11 moreCleanses gently
“What it is: A rich, nourishing balm cleanser that melts away stubborn makeup, sunscreen, and dirt while gently exfoliating to leave skin moisturized and dewy.”
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, lecithin, 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
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“What it is: A rich, nourishing balm cleanser that melts away stubborn makeup, sunscreen, and dirt while gently exfoliating to leave skin moisturized and dewy.”
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~26–31%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateWater~13–16%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglyceridePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~3.4–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stearic acid~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCopernicia cerifera cera~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraGlyceryl stearate se~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seTromethamine~1.7–2.1%
Isostearic acid~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidAvena sativa kernel flour~1.3–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourLecithin~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinDisteardimonium hectorite~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoritePolysorbate 20~0.65–1%
Magnesium aluminum silicate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Magnesium aluminum silicateCoco-caprylate/caprate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateSorbitan stearate~0.55–0.85%
Kaolin~0.7–1.05%
- 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 KaolinSaccharomyces ferment~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces fermentTriheptanoin~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriheptanoinDecyl glucoside~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideAcrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerC9-12 alkane~0.45–0.7%
Polyurethane-100~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.45–0.7%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Caprylyl glycol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAllantoin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinTocopheryl acetate~0.5–0.75%
- 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 acetateIsohexadecane~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about IsohexadecaneButylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolLauroyl lysine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Lauroyl lysinePolysorbate 80~0.5–0.7%
Lauryl glucoside~0.5–0.75%
Sorbitan oleate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCitric acid~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceHydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractPanthenol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAnthemis nobilis flower extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.55%
Mentha viridis extract~0.25–0.5%
Pogostemon cablin leaf extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rose extract~0.25–0.45%
Quartz~0.3–0.55%
Zingiber officinale extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Curcuma longa root extractIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Stearic acid, 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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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Community Sixty-SixMakeup Melting Balm CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Blue Lagoon Skin ScienceBL+ Cleansing Balm | JUMISOD-Panthenol Barrier Soothing Cleansing Milk | LOUMBe Calm Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 32% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | $42.53 | $16.93 | $42.78 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 21 | 4 of 21 | 2 of 21 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Adenosine | Cbd |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Tromethamine as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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