NIP+FAB Ceramide Fix Cleansing Balm

NIP+FAB Ceramide Fix Cleansing Balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Isohexadecane + 8 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Ceramide Fix Cleansing Balm”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl olivate, cholesterol, isohexadecane, polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, polysorbate 80, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan olivate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearateEffect: High~3.2–4.8%
IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~0.35–0.85%
Cetearyl olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.2–0.7%
Polysorbate 80Effect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.15–0.7%
Sorbitan olivateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.55%
CholesterolEffect: HighAn emollient that is naturally found in skin~0.1–0.4%
Sodium lauroyl lactylateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.1–0.35%
Sorbitan oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.1–0.45%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.05–0.1%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.05–0.15%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilA plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritatingHigh~0.55–1.25%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%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~23–34%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Sodium lauroyl lactylateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.4%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
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix together2/5~0.1–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
Irritant · 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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Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Water~4.2–6.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate~3.2–4.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Squalane~2.8–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

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Ceramide np~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide ap~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Ceramide eop~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Acetyl hexapeptide-1~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Niacinamide~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin toneMoisturizingReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces 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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Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.55–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating

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Mangifera indica seed butter~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Bisabolol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Benzyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Isohexadecane~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Cetearyl olivate~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Inulin~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Sorbitan olivate~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Polysorbate 80~0.15–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sorbitan oleate~0.1–0.45%
Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Citric acid~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Sodium lauroyl lactylate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Phytosphingosine~0.15–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemish

A type of lipid that is naturally present in skin. It might help in repairing skin barrier function and has anti-bacterial effect

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Cholesterol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

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Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Carbomer~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Water, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Squalane, Ceramide np, Ceramide ap, Ceramide eop, Acetyl hexapeptide-1, Niacinamide, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Bisabolol, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl alcohol, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Cetearyl olivate, Inulin, Sorbitan olivate, Polysorbate 80, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Dehydroacetic acid, Sorbitan oleate, Citric acid, Sodium lauroyl lactylate, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl glycol, Cholesterol, Xanthan gum, Carbomer

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Key difference—Salicylic AcidPanthenolSalicylic Acid
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