Elizabeth Grant Cleansing Balm

Elizabeth Grant Cleansing Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“A gentle, yet effective cleanser that transforms from a balm to a silky oil, working to melt away face and eye makeup while leaving skin feeling soft, smooth, and supple.”
Source: Elizabeth Grant

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.4–5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Linalool, Benzyl benzoate + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 22 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Chamomilla recutita flower extractPlant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.5%est.
Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Cymbopogon flexuosus herb oil—High~0.1–0.3%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.8–7.2%est.
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.4–5%est.
Lauryl laurateHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~2.1–3.1%est.
Moringa oleifera seed extractHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effectMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.2–0.8%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
BhtA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
3 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~22–33%est.
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.8–2.7%est.
Laminaria digitata extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment3/5~1–1.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Isopropyl myristate~22–33%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.8–7.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~3.4–5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ceresin~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~3.1–4.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Lauryl laurate~2.1–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cocos nucifera oil~1.8–2.7%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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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Ozokerite~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product consistency

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Laminaria digitata extract~1–1.6%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

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Moringa oleifera seed extract~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some antioxidant effect

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Allantoin~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationReduces rednessExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Chamomilla recutita flower extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating

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Panthenol~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.2–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Water~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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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Propylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Disodium phosphate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Citric acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Linalool~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Bht~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Boswellia serrata oil~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Cymbopogon flexuosus herb oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Isopropyl myristate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Ceresin, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Lauryl laurate, Cocos nucifera oil, Ozokerite, Laminaria digitata extract, Moringa oleifera seed extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Allantoin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Panthenol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Disodium phosphate, Citric acid, Linalool, Benzyl benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Bht, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Boswellia serrata oil, Cymbopogon flexuosus herb oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Parfum

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