Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
The Melt + Cleanse Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm from Saturday Skin is a cleansing balm that effectively removes makeup, excess oil, and sebum while maintaining the skin barrier for a refreshing, deep clean.
Source: Ulta
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) 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.
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
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.
Helps water and oil mix together
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
This cleansing formula gently exfoliates and refines the skin to reveal a smoother, more even skin tone.
Source: Ulta
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.
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing | |
| Exfoliation |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 50/100.
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Comedogenic ingredients
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Key Actives
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
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
Helps water and oil mix together
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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.
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
Potential irritants
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
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.
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
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
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
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
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.
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. It can be irritating
A plant extract that is mostly used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
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
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
Sugar extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
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.
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
Plant extract that might help calm down inflammation and have some anti-oxidant properties
Carrot extract. Might have anti-oxidant properties and be used to add orange color
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
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
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
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
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
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, Tocopheryl acetate, Eclipta prostrata extract, Eclipta prostrata leaf extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Isopropyl myristate, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Cucurbita pepo seed oil, Water, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Propanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, Acer saccharum extract, Hydrogenated lecithin, Beta vulgaris root extract, Brassica oleracea capitata leaf extract, Daucus carota sativa root extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide np, Cholesterol, Stearic acid, Sh-oligopeptide-1, Sh-polypeptide-1, Sh-oligopeptide-14, Sh-oligopeptide-2, Sh-polypeptide-45, Sh-polypeptide-7, Sh-polypeptide-9, Limonene, Linalool
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