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grace & stella cleansing balm
grace & stella

grace & stella cleansing balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl isostearate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“cleansing balm”
Source: Grace and Stella

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-20 glyceryl isostearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate) 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.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.5–5.3%
Peg-20 glyceryl isostearateEffect: High~2–3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
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~23–35%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~8.2–12.4%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.5–5.3%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–35%
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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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~8.2–12.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Synthetic beeswax~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.5–5.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-20 glyceryl isostearate~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyethylene~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Synthetic beeswax, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl isostearate, Polyethylene, Tocopherol

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Price$18.95$8.37−$10.58$11.68−$7.27$12.99−$5.96
Shared key ingredients—2 of 51 of 52 of 5
Key difference—Polyglycerin-3Ceramide NpSunflower Seed Oil
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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