Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Purple Ginseng Cleansing Balm
Source: Naturium
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.
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
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.
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
Helps oil and water mix together
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Potential irritants
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
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
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties and is claimed by its manufacturer to be able to decrease lines and wrinkles but evidence is lacking
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.
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties and is claimed by its manufacturer to be able to decrease lines and wrinkles but evidence is lacking
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
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.
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
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
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
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Synthetic wax, Polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Isoamyl cocoate, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Polygonum bistorta root extract, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Glyceryl laurate, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Water, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Polyglyceryl-4 cocoate, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Pentylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Alcohol, Tocopherol
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