Works for
CleansingCera albaCan be harsh
“A luxurious certified organic dual-action balm, the Inlight Beauty Face Cleanser deeply cleanses while nourishing the skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that 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?
Irritancy12 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 10 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Sesamum indicum seed oil~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~5.6–8.4%
- 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 oilOlea europaea fruit oil~4.4–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCocos nucifera oil~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilCera alba~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterLavandula angustifolia flower extract~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower extractLavandula angustifolia oil~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1–1.5%
- 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 extractCitrus limon peel extract~0.85–1.3%
Rosa canina fruit extract~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractEugenia caryophyllus flower oil~0.45–1.05%
Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Oenothera biennis oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractZingiber officinale root extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an irritating essential oil. Might have some anti-oxidant effect, but evidence is lacking
More about Zingiber officinale root extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilLinalool~0.15–0.55%
Eugenol~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.1–0.35%
Isoeugenol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Sesamum indicum seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Cera alba, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Lavandula angustifolia flower extract, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus limon peel extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Eugenia caryophyllus flower oil, Cupressus sempervirens leaf oil, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Linalool, Eugenol, Limonene, Geraniol, Isoeugenol
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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.
| Inlight BeautyFace CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | lilah b.Aglow Cleansing Butter Mini | TrilogyMake-up Be Gone Cleansing Balm | Wander BeautyB.O.M. Voyage Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 30% | 30% |
| Price | — | — | $27.44 | $29.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract | Rosa Canina Seed Oil | Sea Buckthorn Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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