Kerstin Florian FuB Balm

Kerstin Florian FuB Balm

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glyceryl stearate se, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“This foot cream contains Menthol, Rosemary, Pine and Lavender which provide nourishing and protecting care for the feet.”
Source: Skinstore

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

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).

Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~3.2–4.8%
C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth~2.8–4.2%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2.2–3.3%
Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~5.3–7.9%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~1.7–2.6%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Menthol, extracted from Peppermint Essential Oil, delivers an instant cooling sensation with stimulative properties to encourage enhanced circulation and a renewed sense of energy, while Rosemary acts as a powerful antioxidant, antiseptic and natural astringent to neutralise odours and promote a more even tone.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Menthol + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
Menthol—High~0.3–0.75%est.
Lavandula angustifolia oilAn essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.15–0.7%est.
Camphor—High~0.15–0.6%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Lavandula hybrida oilPlant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergenHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
EugenolA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Isoeugenol—High~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~5.3–7.9%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~2.2–3.3%est.
Potassium cetyl phosphateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~5.3–7.9%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~3.2–4.8%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isopropyl palmitate~5.3–7.9%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Glyceryl stearate se~3.2–4.8%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.8–4.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.2–3.3%
Key activeIrritant · 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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Butylene glycol~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Potassium cetyl phosphate~1.5–2.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Pinus palustris oil~1–1.6%
Formula
(pine) needle oil
Not recognized
Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis oil~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Laurus nobilis leaf oil~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Elettaria cardamomum seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Menthol~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Citric acid~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties

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Camphor~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Climbazole~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Farnesol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Lavandula hybrida oil~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Plant extract that can be irritating and is a known allergen

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Parfum~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Eugenol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Isoeugenol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Isoeugenol
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate se, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Butylene glycol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Pinus palustris oil, Unknown, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Rosmarinus officinalis oil, Laurus nobilis leaf oil, Elettaria cardamomum seed oil, Menthol, Citric acid, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Camphor, Climbazole, Farnesol, Lavandula hybrida oil, Parfum, Eugenol, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Linalool

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