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CleansingSucrose laurate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“A cleansing balm that instantly hydrates your skin and dissolves make up and daily grime.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (linoleic acid, linolenic acid, sodium stearoyl lactylate, sorbitan oleate, sucrose laurate) 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.
Anti-blemishLinoleic acid, Centella asiatica extract + 2 moreNot delivered
“It can penetrate blocked pores and cleanse breakouts.”
This product contains ingredients (linoleic acid) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy12 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~23–34%
- 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 oilVitis vinifera seed oil~8.8–13.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilGlycerin~4.6–6.9%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.7%
- 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 triglycerideWater~2.6–3.9%
Sucrose laurate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateSodium stearoyl lactylate~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateSorbitan oleate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateCaprylyl caprylate/caprate~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylyl caprylate/caprateSclerocarya birrea seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCarica papaya seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- 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 oilSchinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Persea gratissima oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilCentella 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 extractLinoleic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidLinolenic acid~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidUbiquinone~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneGinkgo biloba leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
More about Ginkgo biloba leaf extractCarum petroselinum extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Sucrose laurate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Sorbitan oleate, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Carica papaya seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Schinziophyton rautanenii kernel oil, Persea gratissima oil, Centella asiatica extract, Linoleic acid, Linolenic acid, Ubiquinone, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Carum petroselinum extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Tocopherol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| HoliFrogKissimmee Vitamin F Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | GlossierMilky Jelly Cleansing Balm & Makeup Remover | Blue Lagoon Skin ScienceBL+ Cleansing Balm | The OrdinaryNiacinamide and Squalane Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 29% | 27% |
| Price | $39.00 | $23.58−$15.42 | $42.53+$3.53 | $9.26−$29.74 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 15 | 3 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Beta-Sitosterol | Algae Extract | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: RéVive Melting Cleanser / Makeup Removing WashGoodness Products International 3 in 1 Jelly Oil Cleanser
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 26 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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