Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Peg-8 beeswax + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Moringa Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Always remove your Moringa Cleansing Balm with an Emma Hardie Dual-Action Professional Cleansing Cloth, which has a gentle microfibre side for product removal and an exfoliating muslin side for polishing the skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 strong irritants: Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil + 8 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPeg-8 beeswax~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Peg-8 beeswaxPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPeg-60 almond glycerides~1.5–2.2%
Sorbitan stearate~1.3–1.9%
Palmitic/stearic triglyceride~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilSilica~0.9–1.3%
Glycerin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolBenzyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.3–0.75%
- 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 nobilis peel oilJuniperus virginiana oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilWater~0.2–0.8%
Lecithin~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLinalool~0.15–0.7%
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- 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 glycolOctyldodecyl pca~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthyl pca~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 TocopherolAscorbyl palmitate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateCrithmum maritimum extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An algae extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Crithmum maritimum extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- 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 oilMoringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Moringa pterygosperma seed extractJasminum officinale flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilDisodium phosphate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateCitronellol~0.05–0.2%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGeraniol~0.01–0.1%
Citral~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-8 beeswax, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Sorbitan stearate, Palmitic/stearic triglyceride, Limonene, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Silica, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Juniperus virginiana oil, Water, Lecithin, Linalool, Butylene glycol, Octyldodecyl pca, Menthyl pca, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Crithmum maritimum extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, Jasminum officinale flower oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Disodium phosphate, Citronellol, Citric acid, Geraniol, Citral
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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.
| Emma HardieMoringa Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | ELEMISPro-Collagen Naked Cleansing Balm | FormulaCleansing Balm with Muslin Cloth | ESPANourishing Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 43% | 41% | 39% |
| Price | ≈ $69.80 | — | — | $56.22≈ −$13.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 11 | 8 of 11 | 9 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Wheat Germ Oil | Vitamin E | — |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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