Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-blemish
- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Calming Cleansing Balm
Source: From product name
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 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 dissolve other ingredients
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Removing the milk with a muslin cloth completes the purifying routine and gently polishes the skin.
Source: Espa
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Once water is added, the formula transforms into a milk, which can be removed using a muslin cloth for a gentle polishing action.
Source: Lookfantastic US
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 33/100.
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Key Actives
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
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
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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)
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
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
Potential irritants
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Comedogenic ingredients
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
All ingredients
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
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)
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
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. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
Ingredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-8 beeswax, Sorbitan stearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Olea europaea fruit oil, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Silica, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Tocopherol, Cananga odorata flower oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Geraniol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Centella asiatica extract, Water, Amyris balsamifera bark oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Linalool, Parfum, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Chlorophyllin-copper complex, Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Alaria esculenta extract, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Elaeis guineensis oil, Bidens pilosa extract, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil
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