Holika Holika Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil Balm

Holika Holika Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil Balm

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil Balm”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-10 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~3.3–5%
Peg-10 isostearateEffect: High~3.2–4.8%
Anti-blemish
Kaolin, Moroccan lava clay + 1 more
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What the product description says
“Pig Nose Clear Blackhead Deep Cleansing Oil Balm”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

KaolinEffect: LowA type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color~0.15–0.5%
Moroccan lava clayEffect: LowHelps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.65%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.9–1.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus limon fruit extract
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.9%est.
Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~5.4–8.1%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.3–5%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~1–1.5%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.9–1.4%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Paraffinum liquidum~23–34%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~5.4–8.1%
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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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.3–5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-10 isostearate~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Polyethylene~2.9–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Trihydroxystearin~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture

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Parfum~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Tocopheryl acetate~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.9–1.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Water~0.8–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Citrus limon fruit extract~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Butylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ethylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Moroccan lava clay~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-blemish

Helps absorb oil (for the time of application) and creates a thicker product consistency

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Kaolin~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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Isobutylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Paraffinum liquidum, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate, Polyethylene, Trihydroxystearin, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Water, Citrus limon fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Methylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben, Moroccan lava clay, Kaolin, Isobutylparaben, Propylparaben

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