PRODUCT REVIEW
The Better Skin Co. Amaze Balm
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ultra hydrating & nourishing Reduces the appearance of puffiness Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Excellent as a sleeping mask Decreases appearance of hyper-pigmentation creating brighter skin
beeswax
0.3% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
oenothera biennis oil
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
persea gratissima oil
0.9% -
1.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Ultra hydrating & nourishing Reduces the appearance of puffiness Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Excellent as a sleeping mask Decreases appearance of hyper-pigmentation creating brighter skin
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Ultra hydrating & nourishing Reduces the appearance of puffiness Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles Excellent as a sleeping mask Decreases appearance of hyper-pigmentation creating brighter skin
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 3
Potential irritants
humulus lupulus extract
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
citrus grandis peel oil
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
oenothera biennis oil
0.5% -
1.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
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Potential irritants
humulus lupulus extract
0.5% -
1.2%
Irritation risk:
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
citrus grandis peel oil
0.1% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
butyrospermum parkii butter
0.4% -
0.9%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-aging
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
Show more
All ingredients
cocos nucifera oil
4.9% -
7.4%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
helianthus annuus seed oil
3.9% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lanolin, Cetyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Stearyl alcohol, Persea gratissima oil, Humulus lupulus extract, Oenothera biennis oil, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Beeswax, Cera alba, Beeswax, Citrus grandis peel oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries