Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-4 laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 isostearate + 5 moreCleanses gently
“Urban Eco Harakeke Clean Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, polyglyceryl-4 oleate, polyglyceryl-6 isostearate, polyglyceryl-6 oleate, polyhydroxystearic acid, sodium cocoyl glutamate) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy20 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Cetyl ethylhexanoate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePolyglyceryl-4 laurate~4.3–6.5%
Isopropyl myristate~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateSynthetic wax~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxPolyglyceryl-6 isostearate~2.6–4%
Water~2–3%
Parfum~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGlyceryl caprylate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePolyglyceryl-4 oleate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 oleateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamatePolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.5–1.15%
Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Polyhydroxystearic acidPhormium tenax extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.4–0.9%
- 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 triglycerideSodium chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractButylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycol2-hexanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amber powder~0.15–0.65%
Solanum melongena fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractPropanediol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilCorallina officinalis extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractSodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateGlycerin~0.2–0.7%
- 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 GlycerinRibes nigrum seed oil~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilBenzyl glycol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps dissolve other ingredients and preserve products
More about Benzyl glycolCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractChamomilla recutita extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Chamomilla recutita extractHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Hyaluronic acid~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidRaspberry ketone~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. It can reduce skin pigmentation, but it is not safe to use for these purposes in high concentrations as use of raspberry ketone and its derivative is linked to causing loss of skin pigmentation in people (leukoderma)
More about Raspberry ketoneIngredient list view
Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Isopropyl myristate, Synthetic wax, Polyglyceryl-6 isostearate, Water, Parfum, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Phormium tenax extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sodium chloride, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Butylene glycol, 2-hexanol, Amber powder, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Propanediol, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Corallina officinalis extract, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Glycerin, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Benzyl glycol, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Chamomilla recutita extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Raspberry ketone
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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 SaemUrban Eco Harakeke Clean BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Farm StayCollagen Water Full Moist Cleansing Balm | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | Banila CoClean it Zero Cleansing Balm Firming | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 30% | 28% |
| Price | $20.50 | $21.00+$0.50 | $17.49−$3.01 | $25.00+$4.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 17 | 4 of 17 | 2 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Anhydroxylitol | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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