THE FACE SHOP The Therapy Vegan Multi Balm
Works for
MoisturizingCoco-caprylate/caprate, Helianthus annuus seed oil + 6 moreWorks
“This vegan multi balm contains an herbal formula that moisturizes and brightens the skin and improves skin health.”
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tocopherol, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingSide benefit · TocopherolMay help
This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Thymus vulgaris extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 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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Zea mays germ oil~39–58%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Coco-caprylate/caprate~4.8–7.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateDextrin palmitate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Dextrin palmitateHelianthus annuus seed oil~2.9–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilOryza sativa bran wax~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~1.7–2.6%
- 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 oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSilica silylate~1.4–2.1%
Tocopherol~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCaprylyl glycol~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMyristica fragrans extract~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~0.45–1.1%
- 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 GlycerinPersea gratissima oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilWater~0.35–0.8%
Buddleja axillaris leaf extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Leontopodium alpinum flower/leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCymbopogon martini oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Aromatic plant oil used in cosmetics as a fragrance. A likely irritant
More about Cymbopogon martini oilLaurus nobilis leaf extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Santalum album oil~0.05–0.3%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilVetiveria zizanoides root oil~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
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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.
| THE FACE SHOPThe Therapy Vegan Multi BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Josie MaranAlways Nude - Whipped Argan Oil Refillable Firming Body Butter Jar | Honest BeautyCalm & Heal Melting Balm | Eight SaintsCocoa Cream Body Butter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 40% | 37% |
| Price | — | $15.43 | $46.29 | $34.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Linoleic Acid | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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