Honest Beauty

Honest Beauty Calm & Heal Melting Balm

Name: Honest Beauty - Calm & Heal Melting Balm
Brand: Honest Beauty

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow·

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Works for

Moisturizing

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 12 more

Works

What the product description says

“Great for touching up any dry spots that need a little extra hydration.”

Source: Target

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, sodium acetylated hyaluronate.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~4.9–7.4%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~3.8–5.7%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.9–1.35%

PhytosterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.45–1.05%

PhospholipidsKey activeEffect: MediumEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product~0.35–0.85%

Sodium acetylated hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.7%

Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronateKey activeEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.8%

Polyglycerin-6Key active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.55%

Isostearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.3%

Ophiopogon japonicus root extractEffect: LowPlant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking~0.2–0.7%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.1–0.35%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.05–0.2%

Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~0.55–1.25%

Linoleic acidUnder-dosedAn 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~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

12 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 12 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~3.8–5.7%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~2–3%est.

Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.5%est.

Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–2.2%est.

PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionMedium~0.45–1.05%est.

Ophiopogon japonicus root extractPlant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.2–0.7%est.

Polyglycerin-6Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Ascorbyl palmitateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.Medium~0.01–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~0.55–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.9–7.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.7%

Key activeIrritant · 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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Oryza sativa bran wax~2.7–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~2–3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate~1.7–2.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~1.4–2.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Magnesium sulfate~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Propanediol~1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glycerin~0.9–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–1.25%

Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Phytosterols~0.45–1.05%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

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Phospholipids~0.35–0.85%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Linoleic acid~0.45–1%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-blemish

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

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Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium acetylated hyaluronate~0.3–0.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of hyaluronic acid that works as an excellent moisturizer by attracting water into the upper layer of the skin. Is typically feels less sticky on the skin compared to the usual hyaluronic acid

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Ophiopogon japonicus root extract~0.2–0.7%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

Plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and support skin barrier function, but research on its effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Maltodextrin~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Polyglycerin-6~0.15–0.55%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

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Isostearyl hydroxystearate~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Isostearyl alcohol~0.1–0.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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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Ascorbyl palmitate~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-aging

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.

More about Ascorbyl palmitate

Ingredient list view

Water, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oryza sativa bran wax, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Polyglyceryl-6 polyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Magnesium sulfate, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Phytosterols, Phospholipids, Linoleic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Sodium acetylated hyaluronate, Ophiopogon japonicus root extract, Maltodextrin, Polyglycerin-6, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Isostearyl hydroxystearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Isostearyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl palmitate

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