Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Polysorbate 85Cleanses gently
“Purifying Cleansing Balm”
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 triisostearate, polysorbate 85) 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-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“House Of Hur Purifying Cleansing Balm is an all-in-one cleansing balm helps remove makeup residue, dead skin cells and blackheads thoroughly in one single step.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
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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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- 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 triglycerideC13-15 alkane~6.1–9.1%
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateSynthetic wax~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxRicinus communis seed oil~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.2–3.3%
- 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 oilPolysorbate 85~1.5–2.2%
Silica dimethyl silylate~1.2–1.8%
1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.05%
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit powder~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trihydroxystearin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Tocopheryl acetateLithospermum erythrorhizon root extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used for its fragrance
More about Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extractZea mays germ oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateRibes nigrum fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractWater~0.15–0.55%
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolHippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractFragaria vesca fruit extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Fragaria vesca fruit extractMalpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractIngredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C13-15 alkane, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Synthetic wax, Ricinus communis seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Polysorbate 85, Silica dimethyl silylate, 1,2-hexanediol, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit powder, Trihydroxystearin, Tocopheryl acetate, Lithospermum erythrorhizon root extract, Zea mays germ oil, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Water, Butylene glycol, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Fragaria vesca fruit extract, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract
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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.
| House of HURPurifying Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Blue Lagoon Skin ScienceBL+ Cleansing Balm | Indeed LabsWatermelon Melting Balm | Paula's choiceOmega+ Complex Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 28% | 28% | 28% |
| Price | $14.65 | $42.53+$27.88 | $8.37−$6.28 | $26.92+$12.27 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Polyglycerin-3 | Meadowfoam Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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