Pacifica Beauty Wake Up Beautiful Waterless Cleansing Balm
Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-2 caprate, Glyceryl stearate + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Wake Up Beautiful Waterless 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 behenate, glyceryl stearate, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-2 caprate, polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate, polyhydroxystearic acid) 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: Rosa centifolia flower extract, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilBehenyl alcohol~6.1–9.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.8–7.1%
- 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 triglycerideOryza sativa bran wax~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyglyceryl-2 caprate~2.5–3.8%
Moringa oleifera seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilGlyceryl stearate~1.5–2.3%
- 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 stearatePolyhydroxystearic acid~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidTribehenin~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractLauryl glucoside~0.55–1.35%
Polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate~0.45–1%
Silica~0.6–1.4%
Glyceryl behenate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl behenateRosa canina fruit oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilChenopodium quinoa seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that contains a high percentage of linoleic acid. It softens the upper layer of the skin and can help strengthen the skin barrier
More about Chenopodium quinoa seed oilGlycerin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilSodium hyaluronate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateRosa centifolia flower extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Behenyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Oryza sativa bran wax, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Glyceryl stearate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Tribehenin, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Lauryl glucoside, Polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate, Silica, Glyceryl behenate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Chenopodium quinoa seed oil, Glycerin, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Parfum
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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.
| Pacifica BeautyWake Up Beautiful Waterless Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Blue Lagoon Skin ScienceBL+ Cleansing Balm | LOUMBe Calm Cleansing Balm | GlossierMilky Jelly Cleansing Balm & Makeup Remover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 31% | 30% |
| Price | $15.88 | $42.53+$26.65 | $42.78+$26.90 | $23.58+$7.70 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 2 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Cbd | Beta-Sitosterol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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