Works for
2 of 4 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingTocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butterModerate evidence
“Beauty balm also pampers maturing complexions with a beautiful collagen boost and helps sun-damaged, hyperpigmented and uneven skin back into balance.”
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
MoisturizingAstrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil + 9 moreGood evidence
“Imparts intense nourishment, a deep calm, and delightful hydration.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, argania spinosa kernel oil.
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).
Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Reduces breakouts”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Beauty balm also pampers maturing complexions with a beautiful collagen boost and helps sun-damaged, hyperpigmented and uneven skin back into balance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil + 5 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy18 strong irritants: Santalum album oil, Rosa damascena flower oil + 16 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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Butyrospermum parkii butter~23–34%
- 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 butterRosa canina fruit oil~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilCalophyllum inophyllum seed oil~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Could be comedogenic due to the myrisic acid content
More about Astrocaryum murumuru seed butterArgania spinosa kernel oil~2.9–4.3%
- 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 oilVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilPunica granatum seed oil~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilOpuntia ficus-indica seed oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilTocopherol~1.1–1.7%
- 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 TocopherolSclerocarya birrea seed oil~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.
More about Sclerocarya birrea seed oilHypericum perforatum oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prinsepia utilis seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.5–1.15%
- 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 oilHelichrysum angustifolium flower oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album oil~0.4–0.9%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium flower extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Pelargonium graveolens oil~0.3–0.75%
Pogostemon cablin leaf oil~0.3–0.75%
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Lavandula angustifolia herb oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Is a common allergen and irritant
More about Lavandula angustifolia herb oilCymbopogon martini herb oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Linalool~0.15–0.65%
Sambucus nigra fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that may contain a small amount of essential oils. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Sambucus nigra fruit extractGeraniol~0.15–0.6%
Citronellol~0.15–0.55%
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAlcohol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 AlcoholFarnesol~0.15–0.55%
Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoatePropolis cera~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.5%
Citral~0.1–0.45%
Eugenol~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Butyrospermum parkii butter, Rosa canina fruit oil, Calophyllum inophyllum seed oil, Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Tocopherol, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Hypericum perforatum oil, Prinsepia utilis seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Helichrysum angustifolium flower oil, Santalum album oil, Rosa damascena flower oil, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Citrus aurantium flower extract, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Pogostemon cablin leaf oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia herb oil, Cymbopogon martini herb oil, Linalool, Sambucus nigra fruit extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Limonene, Alcohol, Farnesol, Benzyl benzoate, Propolis cera, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Eugenol
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| Price | $160.00 | $22.28−$137.72 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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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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- 3Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Allergic contact dermatitis due to Opuntia ficus‐indica var. sabotenpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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