Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Ceramide Grinding Cleansing Balm
Source: From product name
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.
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
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
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
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
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
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Potential irritants
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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
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
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
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
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-6 dicaprate, Polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, Synthetic wax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glyceryl caprylate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Ceramide np, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Oenothera biennis oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Terpineol, Gamma-decalactone, Cymbopogon martini oil, Ethyl butyrate, Maltol, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Dimethyl heptenal, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Limonene
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