Then I Met You Living Cleansing Balm
Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-8 isostearateCleanses gently
“Living Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, peg-8 isostearate) 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Hippophae rhamnoides kernel extract~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Diospyros kaki fruit extract~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Olea europaea fruit oil~4.8–7.2%
- 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 oilTocopherol~3.8–5.7%
- 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 TocopherolOlea europaea fruit oil~2.9–4.4%
- 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 oilVitis vinifera seed oil~2.3–3.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePeg-8 isostearate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together. Can work as a cleanser
More about Peg-8 isostearateCera microcristallina~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A good emollient. Contains various ingredients including vitamins and fatty acids that could work in the skin to neutralize free radicals and minimize moisture loss - if enough of these compounds is able to penetrate the skin in an active form.
More about Hippophae rhamnoides oilCeresin~0.55–1.3%
Synthetic wax~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxOrbignya oleifera seed oil~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilDiospyros kaki fruit extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aniba rosaeodora wood oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus paradisi peel oil~0.15–0.55%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.15–0.55%
- 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetate1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.4%
Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss from its surface
More about Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2Ethylene/propylene copolymer~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Hippophae rhamnoides kernel extract, Diospyros kaki fruit extract, Olea europaea fruit oil, Tocopherol, Olea europaea fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-8 isostearate, Cera microcristallina, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Ceresin, Synthetic wax, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Diospyros kaki fruit extract, Aniba rosaeodora wood oil, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, Bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, Ethylene/propylene copolymer
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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.
| Then I Met YouLiving Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Yves Saint LaurentTop Secrets Balm-In-Oil | innisfreeMoisturizing cleansing oil | WYLYSPhyto Green Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 28% | 28% |
| Price | $38.00 | $36.49−$1.51 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 8 | 2 of 8 | 3 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Cocos Nucifera Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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