Works for
MoisturizingPrunus armeniaca kernel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 3 moreWorks
“Hydrates and moisturises”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Darphin Aromatic Purifying Balm promises to help improve the texture, tone, and appearance of combination to oily skin, ageing skin, and those prone to dullness and imperfections.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This potent treatment works overnight to hydrate skin, promote cell regeneration, calming redness and irritation and helping to heal acne, inflamed, or sunburnt skin.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy20 strong irritants: Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Salvia officinalis oil + 18 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~25–38%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~6.3–9.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHydrogenated vegetable oil~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilBeeswax~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilFerula galbaniflua resin oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilAniba rosaeodora wood oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Salvia officinalis oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus grandis peel oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilThymus vulgaris oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Melaleuca leucadendron cajaput oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.35–0.75%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCopaifera officinalis resin~0.4–1%
Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Limonene~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.15–0.55%
Geraniol~0.15–0.55%
Cinnamal~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.1–0.4%
Citral~0.1–0.35%
Farnesol~0.1–0.35%
Eugenol~0.05–0.25%
Isoeugenol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Beeswax, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Ferula galbaniflua resin oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Thymus vulgaris oil, Melaleuca leucadendron cajaput oil, Cinnamomum zeylanicum bark oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Copaifera officinalis resin, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Cinnamal, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Farnesol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Benzyl alcohol
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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.
| DarphinAromatic Purifying BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Maya Chiachia waterless wonder balm | M. AsamHyaluron Repair All Over Therapy Butter | DECLEORGreen Mandarin Glow Night Balm Overnight Solution, Healthy Boost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $48.00 | — | $66.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Ceramide Np | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Darphin - Aromatic Purifying Balm" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Price
The product retails for 87.99A$ in Australia, for 39.95$ in the United States, from 29.50£ up to 40.40£ in the United Kingdom and for 110.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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