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Epicuren Soothe Dermal Repair Balm
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Epicuren Soothe Dermal Repair Balm

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
7 ingredients credited for this claim
Good support
What the product description says
“Ease your dry, sensitive skin with this luxuriously rich and deeply moisturizing botanical balm.”
Source: Epicuren

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~4.6–6.9%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~23–34%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~6–9%
Sea whip extractKey activeEffect: HighMight help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~3.6–5.4%
Glycine soja seed extractKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~1.5–2.2%
Stearyl glycyrrhetinateKey activeEffect: MediumA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation~2.5–3.8%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.55–1.3%
Evens skin tone
Not advertised by the brand · 3 ingredients credited for this claim
Moderate support

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycine soja seed extract, stearyl glycyrrhetinate.

Stearyl glycyrrhetinateKey activeEffect: MediumA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation~2.5–3.8%
Glycine soja seed extractEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~1.5–2.2%
Camellia sinensis leaf extractEffect: LowCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.55–1.3%
Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · 6 ingredients credited for this claim
Moderate support

This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Camellia sinensis leaf extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation~0.55–1.3%
Sea whip extractEffect: LowMight help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~3.6–5.4%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: LowCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~1.6–2.4%
Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA 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~23–34%
Glycine soja seed extractEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.~1.5–2.2%
Prunus persica fruit extractEffect: LowA fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties~1.1–1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract + 7 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~1.1–1.7%est.
Aniba rosaeodora wood extract—High~0.95–1.45%est.
Prunus persica fruit extractA fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant propertiesHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Plumeria rubra flower extractUsed to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.
Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extractUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Vanilla planifolia fruit extractA plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Rose extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract—High~0.15–0.55%est.
Rosa damascena flower—High~0.1–0.45%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil 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.High~0.1–0.4%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~4.6–6.9%est.
Stearyl glycyrrhetinateA fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammationMedium~2.5–3.8%est.
Glycine soja seed extractAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.Medium~1.5–2.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~23–34%est.
Fucus vesiculosus extract—3/5~0.35–0.85%est.
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Ingredients

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~23–34%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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

More about Butyrospermum parkii butter
Helianthus annuus seed oil~6–9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.6–6.9%
Key activeIrritant · 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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Sea whip extract~3.6–5.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

Might help neutrlize free radicals, calm down inflammation, and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Sea whip extract
Stearyl glycyrrhetinate~2.5–3.8%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Evens skin toneMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-inflammatory

A fatty acid derived from licorice. Works as an emollient and can help calm down inflammation

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Glycine soja seed extract~1.5–2.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin toneReduces redness

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Might be somewhat helpful in evening the skin tone.

More about Glycine soja seed extract
Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Aniba rosaeodora wood extract~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Prunus persica fruit extract~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties

More about Prunus persica fruit extract
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.55–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterialAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

More about Camellia sinensis leaf extract
Plumeria rubra flower extract~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used to add a nice smell to the product. Can be irritating

More about Plumeria rubra flower extract
Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.35–0.85%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
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Rose extract~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract
Rosa damascena flower~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Rosa damascena flower
Rosa damascena extract~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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.

More about Rosa damascena extract
Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract
Ingredient list view

Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sea whip extract, Stearyl glycyrrhetinate, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Glycine soja seed extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Aniba rosaeodora wood extract, Prunus persica fruit extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Plumeria rubra flower extract, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Rose extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Rosa damascena flower, Rosa damascena extract, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  2. 2
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  3. 3
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Marine ingredients and the skinmdedge.com
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    Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gelpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Epicuren Soothe Dermal Repair Balm
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