Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing15 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“The key ingredient is meadowfoam seed, which works alongside avocado and safflower seed oils to boost moisture and enhance softness.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: linoleic acid
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Dryness and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity Formulation.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - butyrospermum parkii butter - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Geranium maculatum oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 14 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHydrogenated vegetable oil~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilButyrospermum parkii butter~4.8–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- 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 oilPersea gratissima oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilBeeswax~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxCera alba~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaBeeswax~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilOryza sativa bran extract~0.85–1.3%
Caprylyl glycol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolHexylene glycol~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolLinoleic acid~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidGeranium maculatum oil~0.35–0.85%
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCarthamus tinctorius seed oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and might help calm down inflammation
More about Carthamus tinctorius seed oilHelianthus annuus extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus extractLinolenic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidCitrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.15–0.7%
Glycine soja oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPelargonium graveolens extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCitrus aurantifolia peel extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Cymbopogon martini oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilGeranium maculatum extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains an essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Geranium maculatum extractLavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract~0.2–0.8%
Mentha viridis extract~0.3–0.75%
Coriandrum sativum seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Curcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractWithania somnifera root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rose extract~0.1–0.5%
Citral~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Oryza sativa bran extract, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Linoleic acid, Geranium maculatum oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Helianthus annuus extract, Linolenic acid, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Glycine soja oil, Pelargonium graveolens extract, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Citrus aurantifolia peel extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Geranium maculatum extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract, Mentha viridis extract, Coriandrum sativum seed extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Withania somnifera root extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Rose extract, Citral, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "MALIN + GOETZ - Meadowfoam Oil Balm" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Linoleic acid, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, glycine soja oil, helianthus annuus extract and limnanthes alba seed oil in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- We love that there is also Linoleic Acid in this moisturizer (0.50% - 1.15%). Linoleic Acid is one of the skin's natural emollients. It supports the skin barrier and can even help reduce clogged pores.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 48.51CA$ in Canada, for 93.09A$ in Australia, for 48.00$ in the United States and from 13.00£ up to 38.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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