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MCoBeauty Mega Balm All-Over Ointment
MCoBeauty

MCoBeauty Mega Balm All-Over Ointment

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Paraffinum liquidum, Ethylhexyl palmitate + 8 more
Works well
What the product description says
“This versatile balm penetrates the skin to lock in moisture with long lasting nourishment.”
Source: MCO beauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, caprylic/capric triglyceride.

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: paraffinum liquidum

Paraffinum liquidumHero· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighMineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function~23–35%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~9–13.5%
Synthetic beeswaxKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.8–4.2%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~2–2.9%
Diisostearyl malateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin~0.8–1.2%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Key active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface~0.4–0.9%
CeresinEffect: Low~5.5–8.2%
Paraffin· OcclusiveEffect: LowPrevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency~4–5.9%
Tridecyl trimellitate· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.3%
Octyldodecanol· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation~1–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 4 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~0.1–0.3%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~2–2.9%est.
Tridecyl trimellitateUsed to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.6–2.3%est.
Diisostearyl malateHelps to soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~9–13.5%est.
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Ingredients

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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~9–13.5%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Ceresin~5.5–8.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing
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Paraffin~4–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency

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Synthetic beeswax~2.8–4.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polybutene~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2–2.9%
Key activeIrritant · 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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Tridecyl trimellitate~1.6–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin

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Octyldodecanol~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation

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Diisostearyl malate~0.8–1.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.4–0.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface

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Parfum~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

More about Parfum
Ingredient list view

Paraffinum liquidum, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Ceresin, Paraffin, Synthetic beeswax, Polybutene, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tridecyl trimellitate, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl malate, Phenoxyethanol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Parfum

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "MCoBeauty - Mega Balm All-Over Ointment" works well for improving skin hydration

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "MCoBeauty" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails from 5.95$ up to 12.00$ in the United States.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Final report of the cosmetic ingredient review expert panel on the safety assessment of Polyisobutene and Hydrogenated Polyisobutene as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Safety assessment of bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2 and bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-1 as used in cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
MCoBeauty Mega Balm All-Over Ointment
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