Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Glyceryl stearateCleanses gently
“Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Retinyl palmitateMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
User reviews
0 of 1 community members would buy it again.
Severe acne from this, I don't recommend as a face cleanser. It also went mouldy in the pot after two weeks. It is a great liquid lipstick remover and I imagine waterproof mascara/eyeliner remover (I don't wear those).
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCocos nucifera oil~5–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHydrogenated microcrystalline wax~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Theobroma cacao seed butter~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateSynthetic wax~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxGlyceryl stearate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePanthenol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolVitis vinifera seed oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilParfum~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumTocopheryl acetate~0.45–1.1%
- 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 acetatePhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolRetinyl palmitate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Ethylparaben~0.1–0.3%
Isopropyl myristate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateTocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cocos nucifera oil, Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Synthetic wax, Glyceryl stearate, Panthenol, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Parfum, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl palmitate, Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Isopropyl myristate, Tocopherol
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.
Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| No7Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Geek GorgeousMini Mighty Melt Mini | CeraVeMakeup Removing Cleanser Balm | Indeed LabsWatermelon Melting Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | $8.94 | $11.68 | $8.37 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 8 | 1 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Oleyl Erucate | Ceramide Np | Polyglycerin-3 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: House of HUR Midnight Soothing Cleansing BalmTONYMOLY Peach Cleansing Sherbet
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.