Iris&Romeo

Iris&Romeo Ceramide Multi-Balm

Name: Iris&Romeo - Ceramide Multi-Balm
Brand: Iris&Romeo

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Ceramide np, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 10 more

Strong evidence

What the product description says

“Key ingredients Ceramide NP A biomimetic ceramide complex derived from organic olive oil to promote natural ceramide levels that keep moisture intact and leave skin firm and supple.”

Source: Credo Beauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, copernicia cerifera wax.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~0.5–1.2%

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.15–0.6%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens 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.~0.55–1.25%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.85–1.25%

Copernicia cerifera waxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency~0.6–1.35%

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~0.9–1.3%

Mangifera indica seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect~0.2–0.75%

Persea gratissima oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.35–0.8%

Ricinus communis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.1–1.7%

Sesamum indicum seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA 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~1–1.45%

Copernicia cerifera ceraKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumBrazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.35%

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~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax—High~0.2–0.75%est.

Citrus paradisi peel oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed—High~0.15–0.55%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA 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 skinHigh~0.15–0.55%est.

Phenethyl alcoholA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Ci 15850A red colorantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.

Ricinus communis seed oilA 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 consistencyMedium~5.2–7.7%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~2–3%est.

Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~1.5–2.2%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~1.3–2%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Comedogenic

6 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

6 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

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~4.6–6.8%est.

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 radicals3/5~3–4.4%est.

Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~1.5–2.2%est.

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~0.85–1.25%est.

Zea mays starchUsed to thicken the product's consistency3/5~0.2–0.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~25–37%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Ricinus communis seed oil~5.2–7.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~4.6–6.8%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Copernicia cerifera wax~3.7–5.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~3–4.4%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.4–3.7%

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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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2–3%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Zea mays starch~1.5–2.2%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Persea gratissima oil~1.3–2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Ricinus communis seed oil~1.1–1.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Sesamum indicum seed oil~1–1.45%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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 oil

Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.9–1.3%

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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Theobroma cacao seed butter~0.85–1.25%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Mica~0.85–1.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Copernicia cerifera wax~0.85–1.25%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Copernicia cerifera cera~0.9–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Copernicia cerifera wax~0.6–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–1.25%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.5–1.2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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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Castor isostearate beeswax succinate~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Candelilla cera~0.45–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Mangifera indica seed butter~0.2–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

More about Mangifera indica seed butter

Persea gratissima oil~0.35–0.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

More about Persea gratissima oil

Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax~0.2–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Zea mays starch~0.2–0.7%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

More about Zea mays starch

Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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 oil

Tocopherol~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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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Phenethyl alcohol~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ceramide np~0.15–0.6%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritation

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Iron oxides~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ci 15850~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A red colorant

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Ingredient list view

Sesamum indicum seed oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Copernicia cerifera wax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Zea mays starch, Persea gratissima oil, Ricinus communis seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Mica, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Castor isostearate beeswax succinate, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Candelilla cera, Mangifera indica seed butter, Persea gratissima oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel wax, Zea mays starch, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Citrus sinensis peel oil expressed, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Tocopherol, Phenethyl alcohol, Ceramide np, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Iron oxides, Ci 15850

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Iris&Romeo - Ceramide Multi-Balm" works well for moisturizing the skin.

Ingredient callouts

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.15% - 0.60%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: titanium dioxide and vitamin e

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.