Revlon Kiss Exfoliating Balm Sugar Mint, 1 Sugar Mint
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPetrolatum, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 10 moreStrong evidence
“Formula infused with natural fruit oils for 24 hours of moisture”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
sucrose.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Kiss Exfoliating Balm Sugar Mint, 1 Sugar Mint”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Rubus idaeus seed oil, Mangifera indica seed butter + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (rubus idaeus seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Mentha piperita oil, Parfum + 1 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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Polybutene~22–33%
Petrolatum~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumSucrose~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseTriisostearyl citrate~3.8–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octyldodecyl neopentanoate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Often used to stabilize other ingredients, for example, sunscreen
More about Octyldodecyl neopentanoateParaffin~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinOzokerite~1.6–2.5%
Mica~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaSilica~1.4–2.1%
Diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyethylene~1.1–1.7%
Rubus idaeus seed oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus idaeus seed oilPunica granatum seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Punica granatum seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCera alba~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 Cera albaBeeswax~0.5–1.1%
- 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 BeeswaxMentha piperita oil~0.35–0.85%
Mangifera indica seed butter~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Mangifera indica seed butterCocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilOctyldodecanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolBht~0.15–0.65%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.3–0.75%
- 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 butterParfum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium saccharin~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneBenzoic acid~0.05–0.15%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Polybutene, Petrolatum, Sucrose, Triisostearyl citrate, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Paraffin, Ozokerite, Mica, Silica, Diisopropyl dimer dilinoleate, Polyethylene, Rubus idaeus seed oil, Punica granatum seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cera alba, Beeswax, Mentha piperita oil, Mangifera indica seed butter, Cocos nucifera oil, Octyldodecanol, Bht, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Parfum, Sodium saccharin, Limonene, Benzoic acid, Titanium dioxide
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| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | $5.91 | $10.00+$4.09 | $28.00+$22.09 | $27.20+$21.29 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter | Cholesterol | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Extraction and Characteristics of Seed Kernel Oil from Mangopdfs.semanticscholar.org
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