numbuzin No.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm with Green Tea and Charcoal
Works for
CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Polysorbate 85Cleanses gently
“No.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm with Green Tea and Charcoal”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (polysorbate 85, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate) 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.
Anti-blemishKaolinNot delivered
“Numbuzin No.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm with Green Tea and Charcoal cleanses makeup, improves blackheads, and even reduces the area of pores.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideEthylhexyl palmitate~6.6–9.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSorbeth-30 tetraoleate~4.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateTriethylhexanoin~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinSynthetic wax~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxPolysorbate 85~2.3–3.5%
Silica dimethyl silylate~1.9–2.9%
Camellia sinensis leaf powder~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilCamellia sinensis seed oil~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilCamellia sinensis leaf water~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Green tea leaf water. Might have some minimal anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis leaf waterCharcoal powder~0.9–1.3%
Beeswax~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxDipropylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolChromium oxide greens~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateIllite~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Montmorillonite~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteKaolin~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about Kaolin1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Triethylhexanoin, Synthetic wax, Polysorbate 85, Silica dimethyl silylate, Camellia sinensis leaf powder, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf water, Charcoal powder, Beeswax, Dipropylene glycol, Chromium oxide greens, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Illite, Montmorillonite, Kaolin, 1,2-hexanediol
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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.
| numbuzinNo.3 Pore & Makeup Cleansing Balm with Green Tea and CharcoalYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueTake The Day Off™ Charcoal Cleansing Balm | House of HURPurifying Cleansing Balm | Estée LauderAdvanced Night Cleansing Balm with Lipid Rich Oil-Infusion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 34% | 32% |
| Price | — | $32.12 | $12.99 | $43.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Sunflower Seed Oil | Algae Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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