PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Restorative Cleansing Balm by De Mamiel
cera alba
3.7% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
polysorbate 20
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Content Approved Restorative Cleansing Balm deeply cleanses and decongests the skin.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
calendula officinalis flower oil
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
borago officinalis seed oil
2.1% -
3.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Reduces irritation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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Potential irritants
rosa damascena extract
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
calendula officinalis flower oil
0.2% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
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Comodogenic ingredients
theobroma cacao seed butter
0.45% -
1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-dandruff
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
All ingredients
camellia oleifera seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
helianthus annuus seed oil
4.6% -
6.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Camellia oleifera seed oil, Mangifera indica seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Borago officinalis seed oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Oryza sativa bran oil, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Squalane, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Polysorbate 20, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Ricinus communis seed oil, Bisabolol, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Agonis fragrans branch/leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens leaf oil, Unknown, Chamomilla recutita oil, Melaleuca ericifolia leaf oil, Rosa damascena extract, Unknown, Eucalyptus radiata leaf oil, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Rosa damascena flower, Rna, Glass
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