Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Urban Eco Harakeke Clean Balm
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 (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.
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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
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
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Helps oil and water mix together
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
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
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
Potential irritants
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
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
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
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
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)
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
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
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
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
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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
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
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
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
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
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
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)
Ingredient 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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