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ITEM Beauty Slick Type Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm with Olive Oil
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ITEM Beauty Slick Type Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm with Olive Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-8 isostearate + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Slick Type Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm with Olive Oil”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.

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.

Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.5–5.2%
Peg-8 isostearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Can work as a cleanser~2.5–3.8%
Sorbitan sesquioleateEffect: HighUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.1–0.3%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Salvia officinalis oil + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
Salvia officinalis oil—High~0.4–0.9%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.3–0.7%est.
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Cetyl ethylhexanoateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product textureMedium~22–33%est.
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~6.3–9.4%est.
Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.5–5.2%est.
Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Rosa canina fruit oilA great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritatingMedium~1.8–2.6%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~1.3–2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.3–9.4%
Irritant · 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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Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.5–5.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Polyethylene~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken the product's texture

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Peg-8 isostearate~2.5–3.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Can work as a cleanser

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Olea europaea fruit oil~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Rosa canina fruit oil~1.8–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~1.3–2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity

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Salvia officinalis oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Pogostemon cablin oil~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ingredient list view

Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Polyethylene, Peg-8 isostearate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Salvia officinalis oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Pogostemon cablin oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Phenoxyethanol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Safety Evaluation of Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Compounds for Cosmetic Usencbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  4. 4
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Fragrance Compound Geraniol Forms Contact Allergens on Air Exposure. Identification and Quantification of Oxidation Products and Effect on Skin Sensitization
ITEM Beauty Slick Type Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm with Olive Oil
ITEM BeautySlick Type Clean Makeup Removing Cleansing Balm with Olive Oil
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