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NATURE REPUBLIC Vitapair C Sherbet Cleansing Balm

Name: NATURE REPUBLIC - Vitapair C Sherbet Cleansing Balm
Brand: NATURE REPUBLIC

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Cleansing

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Sorbitan sesquioleate

Can be harsh

What the product description says

“Vitapair C Sherbet Cleansing Balm”

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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.

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3.8–5.8%

Sorbitan sesquioleateEffect: HighUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~2–3.1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Citrus limon fruit extract + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~2–3.1%est.

Citrus limon fruit extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~1.6–2.4%est.

Ascorbic acidThe 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 agingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~6.4–9.6%est.

Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.8–5.8%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~1.3–1.9%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens 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.Medium~1.1–1.6%est.

Moringa oleifera seed oilA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acidMedium~0.55–1.25%est.

Sodium ascorbyl phosphateA stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin CMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 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 texture3/5~23–34%est.

Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~6.4–9.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Ethylhexyl palmitate~23–34%

Comedogenic 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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Isopropyl palmitate~6.4–9.6%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~3.8–5.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~4.1–6.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Synthetic wax~3–4.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency

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Sorbitan sesquioleate~2–3.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Citrus limon fruit extract~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Centella asiatica extract~1.3–1.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Reduces rednessReduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Elaeis guineensis oil~1.2–1.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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 oil

Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Water~0.55–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Moringa oleifera seed oil~0.55–1.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid

More about Moringa oleifera seed oil

Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C

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Ascorbic acid~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Niacinamide~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-agingMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces redness

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Parfum~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Ingredient list view

Ethylhexyl palmitate, Isopropyl palmitate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Synthetic wax, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Citrus limon fruit extract, Centella asiatica extract, Elaeis guineensis oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Water, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Ascorbic acid, Tocopherol, Niacinamide, 1,2-hexanediol, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentylene glycol

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	NATURE REPUBLICVitapair C Sherbet Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT	Dove JapanClean Pore Care Cleansing Balm	SuperdrugEssential Face Cleansing Wipes	CetaphilRestoraderm Soothing Wash
Match	—	81%	76%	76%
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Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 7	1 of 7	2 of 7
Key difference	—	Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate	Panthenol	Colloidal Oatmeal
Irritancy	High	Low	Medium	Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 31 studies and safety reviews.

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