ESPA Tri-Active Regenerating Calming Cica Cleansing Balm
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CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Peg-8 beeswax + 4 moreCleanses gently
“This beautifully calming balm cleanses deeply while reducing the appearance of redness and protecting against dryness with a precious blend of natural oils, Cupuacu butter and sensitive-skin friendly Cica.”
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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Removing the milk with a muslin cloth completes the purifying routine and gently polishes 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?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Cananga odorata flower oil, Cymbopogon nardus oil + 10 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~30–45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~4.2–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCetearyl alcohol~3.1–4.7%
- 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~2.4–3.6%
- 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 beeswaxSorbitan stearate~2–3%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.9–2.8%
- 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 triglycerideOlea europaea fruit oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesPeg-60 almond glycerides~1–1.5%
Silica~1.1–1.6%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- 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 oilPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTheobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterTocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolCananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Cymbopogon nardus oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilGeraniol~0.2–0.75%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCentella asiatica extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Centella asiatica extractWater~0.15–0.65%
Amyris balsamifera bark oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilPelargonium graveolens oil~0.15–0.55%
Linalool~0.1–0.5%
Parfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumAnthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilChlorophyllin-copper complex~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen~0.15–0.65%
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.1–0.3%
Alaria esculenta extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a humectant helping to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be effective as an anti-oxidant.
More about Alaria esculenta extractGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilElaeis guineensis oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilBidens pilosa extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Linum usitatissimum seed oil~0.01–0.1%
Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilIngredient list view
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, 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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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.
| ESPATri-Active Regenerating Calming Cica Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | ELEMISPro-Collagen Water Mint Cleansing Balm | FormulaCleansing Balm with Muslin Cloth | The INKEY List CAOat Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 37% | 36% |
| Price | $105.00 | $74.96−$30.04 | — | $4.07−$100.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 13 | 8 of 13 | 2 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Wheat Germ Oil | Glycerin | Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 31 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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