Sarah Chapman Skinesis Ultimate Cleanse Cleansing Balm
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CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Sorbitan oleate + 6 moreCleanses gently
“Skinesis Ultimate Cleanse Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cera alba, ceteareth-6 olivate, decyl glucoside, hydrogenated castor oil, peg-10 laurate, peg-10 phytosterol, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, sorbitan oleate) 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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 strong irritants: Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil + 14 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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Isopropyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.9–7.3%
- 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-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateCetyl ethylhexanoate~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSorbitan oleate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleatePeg-10 laurate~2–3%
Peg-10 laurate~1.6–2.4%
Hydrogenated castor oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCeteareth-6 olivate~0.85–1.25%
Cera alba~0.95–1.4%
- 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 albaDecyl glucoside~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilCrambe abyssinica seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Crambe abyssinica seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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 oilC12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateStearalkonium hectorite~0.2–0.8%
Water~0.2–0.75%
Cinnamomum camphora bark oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilLimonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPropylene carbonate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateTribehenin~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninAlcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholUbiquinone~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneTocopheryl acetate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateJuniperus virginiana oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Cedarwood oil. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Juniperus virginiana oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCeramide 2~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide 2Peg-10 phytosterol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-10 phytosterolAdansonia digitata seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Adansonia digitata seed oilBorago officinalis seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilRosa canina fruit oil~0.15–0.7%
- 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 oilLilium candidum bulb extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.15–0.6%
- 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 GlycerinRetinyl palmitate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitatePalmitoyl hexapeptide-12~0.15–0.6%
- 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 Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Linalool~0.15–0.5%
Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.5%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilCitrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilMyrtus communis oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilMyrocarpus fastigiatus oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.3%
Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract~0.05–0.25%
Rosa damascena flower oil~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilIngredient list view
Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Sorbitan oleate, Peg-10 laurate, Peg-10 laurate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Ceteareth-6 olivate, Cera alba, Decyl glucoside, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Crambe abyssinica seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Stearalkonium hectorite, Water, Cinnamomum camphora bark oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Limonene, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Propylene carbonate, Tribehenin, Alcohol, Ubiquinone, Tocopheryl acetate, Juniperus virginiana oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Ceramide 2, Peg-10 phytosterol, Adansonia digitata seed oil, Borago officinalis seed oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Lilium candidum bulb extract, Glycerin, Retinyl palmitate, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Linalool, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Myrtus communis oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Myrocarpus fastigiatus oil, Mimosa tenuiflora bark extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, Rosa damascena flower oil
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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.
| Sarah ChapmanSkinesis Ultimate Cleanse Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | LOUMBe Calm Cleansing Balm | Banila CoClean it Zero Cleansing Balm Firming | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 32% | 32% |
| Price | — | $17.49 | $42.78 | $25.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 17 | 4 of 17 | 3 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Cbd | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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