Pestle & Mortar Pestle and Mortar Erase Balm Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Pestle and Mortar Erase Balm Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, peg-60 almond glycerides) 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?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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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 palmitateC10-18 triglycerides~6–9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesVitis vinifera seed oil~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCetearyl alcohol~3.3–5%
- 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 alcoholHelianthus annuus seed oil~3.1–4.7%
- 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 oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.4–3.6%
- 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 triglyceridePeg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps dissolve other ingredients
More about Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEuphorbia cerifera wax~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualanePeg-60 almond glycerides~0.85–1.3%
Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.6–1.4%
- 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 oilCucurbita pepo seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilTocopherol~0.4–0.95%
- 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 TocopherolOpuntia ficus-indica seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin's barrier function due to its high content of linoleic acid. It also has anti-microbial properties
More about Opuntia ficus-indica seed oilLavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilLinalool~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, C10-18 triglycerides, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Squalane, Peg-60 almond glycerides, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Tocopherol, Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Citral, Limonene
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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.
| Pestle & MortarPestle and Mortar Erase Balm CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | VotarySuper Sensitive Cleansing Cream | ESPANourishing Cleansing Balm | SEPHORA COLLECTIONClean Skin Cleansing Balm with Postbiotics + Squalane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | — | $73.53 | $56.22 | $16.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil | Lecithin | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | 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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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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