LOUM Be Calm Cleansing Balm

LOUM Be Calm Cleansing Balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Sucrose laurate, Sucrose stearate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Be Calm Cleansing Balm”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydrogenated castor oil, sucrose laurate, sucrose palmitate, sucrose stearate) 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.

Sucrose laurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent~2.8–4.2%
Sucrose stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.5–2.2%
Sucrose palmitateEffect: High~0.2–0.7%
Hydrogenated castor oilEffect: 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~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.4–0.9%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~5.2–7.7%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~0.55–1.25%est.
Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabisCBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier functionMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.
Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Hydrogenated castor 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~0.15–0.55%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Tephrosia purpurea seed extractA plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. The manufacturer claims that it can help "break down cortisol production in skin production in skin cells", but actual benefits to the skin are not clearMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~23–34%
Formula
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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Glycerin~4.7–7.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.2–7.7%
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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Water~3.6–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sucrose laurate~2.8–4.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent

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Borago officinalis seed oil~2.1–3.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration

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Sucrose stearate~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Propanediol~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Parfum~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ricinus communis seed oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · 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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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.4–0.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

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Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Rhodosorus marinus extract~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sucrose palmitate~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

More about Moringa oleifera seed oil
Hydrogenated castor oil~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizingAnti-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

More about Hydrogenated castor oil
Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

More about Cannabis sativa seed oil
Tephrosia purpurea seed extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant extract that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. The manufacturer claims that it can help "break down cortisol production in skin production in skin cells", but actual benefits to the skin are not clear

More about Tephrosia purpurea seed extract
Ingredient list view

Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Water, Sucrose laurate, Borago officinalis seed oil, Sucrose stearate, Propanediol, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Ricinus communis seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Potassium sorbate, Rhodosorus marinus extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Sucrose palmitate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Tephrosia purpurea seed extract

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