Leaders Calming Clear Milk Peel Cleansing Balm
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CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Capryl/capramidopropyl betaine + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Calming Clear Milk Peel Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, diisostearyl malate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSEA SALTNot delivered
“This unique cleansing balm transforms from a creamy balm to an oil that removes makeup and debris while lightly exfoliating pores with bambusa arundinacea powder, a natural cellulose.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · ChitosanMay help
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains chitosan.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Bambusa arundinacea stem powder~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderResveratrol~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolMadecassoside~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideAsiaticoside~3.3–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAsiatic acid~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidMadecassic acid~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidEthylhexyl palmitate~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateEthylhexyl stearate~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Ethylhexyl stearatePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateBambusa arundinacea stem powder~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Abrasive ingredient used for physical exfoliation (scrubing)
More about Bambusa arundinacea stem powderPolyethylene~1–1.5%
C13-15 alkane~0.45–1.05%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCamellia japonica seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- 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 oilVitis vinifera seed extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that contains resveratrol and other anti-oxidant compounds that can help neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammation in skin and even out its tone. Can be also used to stabilize the product formulation
More about Vitis vinifera seed extractBrassica oleracea italica extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Brassica oleracea italica extractDiospyros kaki leaf extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus armeniaca fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some antioxidant properties and might help attract water to the skin, but evidence of effectiveness is lacking
More about Prunus armeniaca fruit extractChitosan~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Inhibits acne-causing bacteria on the surface of the skin. Can help to reduce inflammation caused by bacteria. Helps neutralize free radicals in skin. Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about ChitosanTrihydroxystearin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinDiisostearyl malate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateOctyldodecanol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolPolybutene~0.15–0.7%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateWater~0.15–0.65%
Capryl/capramidopropyl betaine~0.85–1.25%
Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 cocoatePolyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.15–0.7%
Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleateSodium chloride~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideButylene glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolTocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolGlycerin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinResveratrol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone
More about ResveratrolAllantoin panthenol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Madecassoside~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An antioxidant that is typically derived from plant Centella Asiatica. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin and support skin barrier function. It could, however, itself be irritating. It is often unstable in formulations
More about MadecassosideAsiaticoside~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAsiatic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidMadecassic acid~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAlcohol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholTitanium dioxide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Resveratrol, Unknown, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Bambusa arundinacea stem powder, Polyethylene, C13-15 alkane, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed extract, Brassica oleracea italica extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Chitosan, Trihydroxystearin, Diisostearyl malate, Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 cocoate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 ricinoleate, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, Glycerin, Resveratrol, Allantoin panthenol, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic acid, Madecassic acid, Alcohol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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