NATURE REPUBLIC Natural Made Cleansing Balm - 4 Types
Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Polysorbate 60 + 1 moreCan be harsh
“Natural Made Cleansing Balm - 4 Types”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Carica papaya fruit extract + 1 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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Paraffinum liquidum~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Paraffinum liquidumPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateEthylhexyl palmitate~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePolyethylene~3.9–5.9%
Polysorbate 60~2.7–4%
Sorbitan sesquioleate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateSynthetic wax~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- 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 oilArgania spinosa kernel oil~1.2–1.7%
- 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 oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.85–1.3%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateWater~0.45–1.1%
Glycine soja oil~0.45–1.1%
- 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 oilTremella fuciformis polysaccharide~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propanediol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolButylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 glycolBixa orellana seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Camellia japonica flower extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Camellia japonica flower extractTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolCarica papaya fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Saponaria officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Paraffinum liquidum, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Polyethylene, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Synthetic wax, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl acetate, Water, Glycine soja oil, Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, Propanediol, Butylene glycol, Bixa orellana seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Camellia japonica flower extract, Tocopherol, Carica papaya fruit extract, Saponaria officinalis leaf extract, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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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.
| NATURE REPUBLICNatural Made Cleansing Balm - 4 TypesYOUR PRODUCT | innisfreeJeju Volcanic Blackhead Out Balm | skintificCentella Deep Cleansing Oil Makeup Remover | DermalexPsoriasis Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 54% | 50% |
| Price | — | $6.32 | $29.55 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Madecassic Acid | Petrolatum |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | 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 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review on the extensive skin benefits of mineral oilncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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