THE FACE SHOP

THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Vegan Multi Balm

Name: THE FACE SHOP - The Therapy Vegan Multi Balm
Brand: THE FACE SHOP

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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Moisturizing

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 6 more

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What the product description says

“This vegan multi balm contains an herbal formula that moisturizes and brightens the skin and improves skin health.”

Source: Yesstyle

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.6–2.4%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~0.45–1.1%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.9–4.4%

Olea europaea fruit oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation~1.7–2.6%

Coco-caprylate/caprateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture~4.8–7.2%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.9–1.3%

Persea gratissima oilUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function~0.45–1.05%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~1–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

5 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 3 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Thymus vulgaris extract—High~0.15–0.6%est.

Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

Cymbopogon martini oilAromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritantHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

Santalum album oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Dextrin palmitateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~3.5–5.2%est.

Olea europaea fruit oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammationMedium~1.7–2.6%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.9–1.3%est.

Persea gratissima oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier functionMedium~0.45–1.05%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Zea mays germ oil—2/5~39–58%est.

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Zea mays germ oil~39–58%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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Coco-caprylate/caprate~4.8–7.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture

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Dextrin palmitate~3.5–5.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.9–4.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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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Oryza sativa bran wax~2.1–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Olea europaea fruit oil~1.7–2.6%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

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

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Silica silylate~1.4–2.1%

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Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Tocopherol~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Caprylyl glycol~0.9–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Myristica fragrans extract~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Glycerin~0.45–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Persea gratissima oil~0.45–1.05%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function

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Water~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Buddleja axillaris leaf extract~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Thymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Cymbopogon martini oil~0.1–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant

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Laurus nobilis leaf extract~0.1–0.3%

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Irritation risk: Low

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Santalum album oil~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

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Vetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ingredient list view

Zea mays germ oil, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Dextrin palmitate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Oryza sativa bran wax, Olea europaea fruit oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Silica silylate, Tocopherol, Caprylyl glycol, Myristica fragrans extract, Glycerin, Persea gratissima oil, Water, Buddleja axillaris leaf extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cymbopogon martini oil, Laurus nobilis leaf extract, Santalum album oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Vetiveria zizanoides root oil