Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“A sherbet-textured cleansing balm that melts away makeup, impurities, and excess oil while keeping skin hydrated.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Carica papaya fruit extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~6.4–9.6%
- 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 triglyceridePolyglyceryl-10 diisostearate~4–5.9%
Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate~4–6%
Synthetic wax~3.1–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxCaprylyl glycol~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~2–2.9%
- 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 oilEthylhexylglycerin~1.4–2.2%
Water~1.2–1.8%
Butylene glycol~1–1.45%
- 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 glycolMelia azadirachta leaf extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractAmber powder~0.45–1.05%
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractCarica papaya fruit extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Prunus mume fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that might have an anti-oxidant effect and help even out skin tone, but solid evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus mume fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilMelaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extractPolyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleatePolyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-3 cocoate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 cocoatePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.15–0.55%
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
4-terpineol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, Synthetic wax, Caprylyl glycol, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Butylene glycol, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Amber powder, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Carica papaya fruit extract, Prunus mume fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree) extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf water, 4-terpineol
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| Match | — | 39% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $32.00 | $16.93−$15.07 | $39.00+$7.00 | $39.00+$7.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 2 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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