Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 isostearate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“The sorbet-like texture of this cruelty-free balm cleanser gently melts into oil upon contact with skin for a one-step removal of makeup, sebum and grime without dripping.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-4 oleate, polyglyceryl-6 isostearate, polyglyceryl-6 oleate, polyhydroxystearic acid, sodium cocoyl glutamate) 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.
Anti-blemishGluconolactone ~0.05–0.3%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“Avocado oil and camellia oil in formula also soothe and nourish skin, together with papaya extract and PHA to gently dissolve blackheads and dead skin cells.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract + 2 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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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePolyglyceryl-4 laurate~4.4–6.7%
Isopropyl myristate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateSynthetic wax~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxPolyglyceryl-6 isostearate~2.6–4%
Water~2–3%
Glyceryl caprylate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePolyglyceryl-4 oleate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateSodium cocoyl glutamate~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.6–1.4%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidEclipta prostrata extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilPersea gratissima oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilPlukenetia volubilis seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a good moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin and reducing blemishes due to the large content of linoleic acid
More about Plukenetia volubilis seed oilCamellia kissi seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Punica granatum seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilCarapa guianensis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButylene glycol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 glycolMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It might contain a compound anthocyanin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.3%
Rosa damascena flower water~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterGluconolactone~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneTocopherol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Isopropyl myristate, Synthetic wax, Polyglyceryl-6 isostearate, Water, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Eclipta prostrata extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Persea gratissima oil, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Camellia kissi seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Carapa guianensis seed oil, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Hibiscus sabdariffa flower extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Rosa damascena flower water, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol, Parfum
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| daymellowLight Clean Pink Balm CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | BLACK ROUGERice Skinbare Cleansing Balm | Farm StayCica Farm Calming Cleansing Balm | Farmacy BeautyClearly Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm | |
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| Match | — | 49% | 45% | 35% |
| Price | $18.50 | $20.70+$2.20 | $17.30−$1.20 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 12 | 9 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Sesamum Indicum Seed Extract | Madecassic Acid | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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