Perricone MD Neuropeptide The Cleansing Balm
Works for
CleansingSorbitan stearate, Cetearyl alcohol + 9 moreCleanses gently
“Neuropeptide The Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, hexylene glycol, methyl glucose sesquistearate, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-8 beeswax, peg-8 stearate, polyglyceryl-3 laurate, polysorbate 20, sorbitan oleate, sorbitan stearate) 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Oryza sativa bran oil~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilLinum usitatissimum seed oil~4.6–6.9%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.7–7.1%
- 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 triglycerideSorbitan stearate~3.4–5%
Cetearyl alcohol~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholPeg-8 beeswax~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Peg-8 beeswaxPolyamide-3~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesButyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterHexylene glycol~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolPolysorbate 20~0.55–1.3%
Silica dimethyl silylate~0.5–1.2%
Peg-8 stearate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-8 stearateGlyceryl stearate~0.45–1.05%
- 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 stearateMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilSalvia hispanica seed oil~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilParfum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSorbitan oleate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleate1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.75%
Caprylyl glycol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePolyglyceryl-3 laurate~0.15–0.6%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolWater~0.1–0.5%
Methyl glucose sesquistearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateS-palmitoylglutathione~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Oryza sativa bran oil, Linum usitatissimum seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sorbitan stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Peg-8 beeswax, Polyamide-3, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hexylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Silica dimethyl silylate, Peg-8 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Parfum, Sorbitan oleate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-3 laurate, Tocopherol, Water, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, S-palmitoylglutathione, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| Perricone MDNeuropeptide The Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | ELEMISPro-Collagen Water Mint Cleansing Balm | Beauty PiePlantastic Apricot Butter Cleansing Balm | SEPHORA COLLECTIONClean Skin Cleansing Balm with Postbiotics + Squalane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $59.00 | $74.96+$15.96 | $55.55−$3.45 | $16.47−$42.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 16 | 3 of 16 | 3 of 16 |
| Key difference | — | Wheat Germ Oil | Lanolin | Vitamin E |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| 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 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of PEG Diesters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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