PRODUCT REVIEW
Curlsmith Hold Me Softly Style Balm
Can it cause trouble?
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Infused with Apricot Kernel, the formula softens brittle strands, replenishing moisture levels to lock in long-lasting hydration.
persea gratissima oil
1.3% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
cocos nucifera oil
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
glycerin
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
75/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
carapa guaianensis seed oil
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
cocos nucifera oil
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
panthenol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces redness,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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Potential irritants
carapa guaianensis seed oil
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that contains limonoids. Might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be irritating
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
1.3% -
1.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
cocos nucifera oil
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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All ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
5.8% -
7.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
cocos nucifera oil
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl alcohol, Cocos nucifera oil, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Ppg-3 benzyl ether myristate, Carapa guaianensis seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Persea gratissima oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Ocimum basilicum leaf extract, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Selaginella lepidophylla extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Piper nigrum seed extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ceteareth-20, Panthenol, Cetrimonium chloride, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oil
- Allergic contact dermatitis caused by Salvia officinalis extract
- Natural products from resurrection plants: Potential for medical applications
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations