Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Melting Cleansing Balm Cleanse + Balance
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, hydrogenated castor oil, polyglyceryl-3 caprate, polyglyceryl-3 stearate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps oil and water mix together
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
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
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
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
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 oil and water mix together
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Helps oil and water mix together
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Potential irritants
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
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
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
All ingredients
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
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 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
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
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
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Hydrogenated castor oil, Polyglyceryl-3 caprate, Tribehenin, Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Behenyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Caprylyl glycol, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Polyglyceryl-3 stearate, Maris aqua, Sea water, Tocopherol, Sodium chloride, Hydrolyzed algin, Sodium benzoate, Phenethyl alcohol, Laminaria digitata extract, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Saccharide isomerate, Citric acid, Ci 42090
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