Saturday Skin Melt + Cleanse Makeup Melting Balm
Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Melt + Cleanse Makeup Melting Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cholesterol, hydrogenated lecithin, peg-10 isostearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, polysorbate 20) 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateOlea europaea fruit oil~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateSynthetic wax~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxIsododecane~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecanePeg-10 isostearate~2.1–3.1%
Camellia japonica seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilHydrogenated coconut oil~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.1–1.6%
- 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 oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.9–1.35%
- 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.6–1.35%
- 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 acetateEclipta prostrata extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
More about Eclipta prostrata extractEclipta prostrata leaf extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Eclipta prostrata leaf extractCucurbita pepo seed oil~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Cucurbita pepo seed oilMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.45–1.1%
- 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 oilWater~0.4–0.95%
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractButylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolSaccharum officinarum extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharum officinarum extractHydrogenated lecithin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithin1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.75%
Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCholesterol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolGlycerin~0.35–0.8%
- 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 GlycerinPeg-800~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acer saccharum extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractBeta vulgaris root extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractBrassica oleracea capitata leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extractDaucus carota sativa root extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
More about Daucus carota sativa root extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractPolysorbate 20~0.2–0.8%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Sh-oligopeptide-1~0.15–0.65%
- 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 Sh-oligopeptide-1Sh-polypeptide-1~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A lab-made copy of human basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF), a protein that tells skin cells to multiply. It speeds up wound healing as a prescription drug, but it is too large to pass through intact skin easily, and there is no good evidence it reduces wrinkles in skincare.
More about Sh-polypeptide-1Sh-oligopeptide-2~0.15–0.55%
- 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 Sh-oligopeptide-2Sh-polypeptide-22~0.1–0.5%
- 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 Sh-polypeptide-22Sh-polypeptide-8~0.1–0.35%
- 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 Sh-polypeptide-8Sh-polypeptide-10~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Olea europaea fruit oil, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Synthetic wax, Isododecane, Peg-10 isostearate, Camellia japonica seed oil, Hydrogenated coconut oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Eclipta prostrata extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Water, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Butylene glycol, Saccharum officinarum extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, 1,2-hexanediol, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Cholesterol, Glycerin, Peg-800, Acer saccharum extract, Beta vulgaris root extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Polysorbate 20, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-polypeptide-1, Sh-oligopeptide-2, Sh-polypeptide-22, Unknown, Sh-polypeptide-8, Sh-polypeptide-10
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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.
| Saturday SkinMelt + Cleanse Makeup Melting BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | Chasin’ RabbitsAll About Clear Cleansing Balm | Banila CoOriginal Clean It Zero 3-in-1 Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | $30.00 | $16.93−$13.07 | $9.50−$20.50 | $8.00−$22.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 12 | 5 of 12 | 2 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Ceramide Eop | Jojoba Oil |
| 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 24 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 5Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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