Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 5
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Cleansing Balm
Source: 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 (cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate se, hydrogenated lecithin, rice oil glycereth-8 esters) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
Potential irritants
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
An emollient that helps soften the skin
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
All ingredients
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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
An emollient that helps soften the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Persea gratissima oil, Decyl glucoside, Coffea arabica seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Sambucus nigra fruit juice, Mangifera indica juice, Garcinia mangostana fruit juice, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Eucalyptus radiata flower/leaf/stem oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Allantoin, Ethyl macadamiate, Tocopherol, Malic acid, Coconut alkanes, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Rice oil glycereth-8 esters, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, C12-18 alkyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Hydrogenated lecithin, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol
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