Mary&May Mary & May Vitamine B.C.E Cleansing Balm
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CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleateCan be harsh
“Mary & May Vitamine B.C.E Cleansing Balm”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~6.2–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSorbeth-30 tetraoleate~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateSynthetic wax~4.2–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxSynthetic beeswax~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxButyrospermum parkii butter~2.6–3.9%
- 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 butterAscorbic acid~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidPanthenol~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTocopherol~1.1–1.6%
- 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 TocopherolOlea europaea fruit oil~0.95–1.45%
- 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 oilGlycerin~0.6–1.35%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.45–1.1%
- 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 glycolBenzyl glycol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolCitrus paradisi fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Malpighia glabra fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Malpighia glabra fruit extractPunica granatum fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis juice~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis leaf extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract~0.2–0.75%
Raspberry ketone~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneWater~0.2–0.75%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Parfum~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- 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 oilDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractBeta-carotene~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Synthetic wax, Synthetic beeswax, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ascorbic acid, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Benzyl glycol, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Malpighia glabra fruit extract, Punica granatum fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis juice, Citrus aurantium dulcis leaf extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit water, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel extract, Raspberry ketone, Water, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Beta-carotene
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Mary&MayMary & May Vitamine B.C.E Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | JUMISOD-Panthenol Barrier Soothing Cleansing Milk | SEPHORA COLLECTIONClean Skin Cleansing Balm with Postbiotics + Squalane | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 31% |
| Price | — | $17.22 | $16.47 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 5 of 9 | 6 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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