Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
What it is: A bestselling, three-in-one transformative balm that softens, nourishes, and removes makeup, daily grime, and impurities.
Source: Sephora CA
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-60 almond glycerides, peg-8 beeswax, sorbitan stearate) 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.
Helps dissolve other ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
We receive a small commission for purchases made through these links at no cost for you. Thank you for your support! Learn more
Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
User reviews (0)
Averages from community submissions.
No reviews yet for this product.
Be the first to share your experience!
Tried this product?
Help capture what the ingredient list can't—texture, finish, pilling, scent, and more. Answer what you can, skip the rest.
Takes ~30 seconds.
Reviews are shown in aggregate. No personal details.
| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm | Current | ≈ $67.27 | |
 Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm with Professional Cleansing Cloth | 39% | ≈ $52.34 | |
 Formula Cleansing Balm with Muslin Cloth | 39% | - | |
 ESPA Tri-Active Regenerating Nourishing Rose Cleansing Balm | 36% | ≈ $67.10 | |
 SEPHORA COLLECTION Clean Skin Cleansing Balm with Postbiotics + Squalane | 33% | ≈ $16.46 | |
 Indeed Labs Watermelon Melting Balm | 33% | ≈ $8.39 |
Key Actives
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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
Helps dissolve other ingredients
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
Potential irritants
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
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
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
All ingredients
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
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
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
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
An essential oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and sensitizing
Might help to soften the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence in missing
Ingredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-8 beeswax, Cetearyl alcohol, Sorbitan stearate, Sambucus nigra oil, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Silica, Avena sativa kernel oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Glycerin, Lecithin, Borago officinalis seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Phenoxyethanol, Cocos nucifera oil, Linalool, Lavandula hybrida oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Geraniol, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Rosa multiflora flower wax, Tocopherol, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen, Limonene, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Parfum, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Menthol, Eugenia caryophyllus leaf oil, Citral, Padina pavonica thallus extract
- Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dermatology News - Commentary: Borage Seed Oil
- Undershirts coated with borage oil alleviate the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children
- Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
- Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts
- Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Extract, Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax, Acacia Farnesiana Gum, Acacia Senegal Extract, Acacia Senegal Gum, and Acacia Senegal Gum Extract1
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes