Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearateCleanses gently
“Hydro Boost Enzyme 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-10 isostearate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate) 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.
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Five Probiotics, Patented Enzyme, Rice Bran Oil with Niacinamide, and Rice help clear, hydrate, firm skin and tighten pores by deeply cleansing the pores and exfoliating and evens out the rough skin.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-blemishNiacinamide ~0.4–0.9%Under-dosed
“15.18% improved blackheads, 38.51% improved whiteheads, 99.21% gone waterproof makeup, and 99.1% gone sunscreen product with just one use.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 2 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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Ethylhexyl palmitate~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitatePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateCetyl ethylhexanoate~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePeg-10 isostearate~3.9–5.8%
Synthetic wax~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxOryza sativa bran oil~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilCaprylyl glycol~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~1.3–1.9%
- 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 acetateCamellia sinensis seed oil~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilCamellia japonica seed oil~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilSqualane~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilEthylhexylglycerin~0.45–1%
Water~0.4–0.95%
Niacinamide~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideAllantoin~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinPanthenol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractButylene glycol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 glycolTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 Tocopherol1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.75%
Hamamelis virginiana extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana extractBifida ferment filtrate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bifida ferment lysate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateSaccharomyces ferment filtrate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateLactobacillus ferment lysate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateLactococcus ferment lysate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead bacteria cells. Is likely helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Lactococcus ferment lysateGlycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractCentella asiatica extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractOryza sativa extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A grain extract that helps to create a thicker product consistency. It might have some anti-oxidant properties and help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Oryza sativa extractLavandula angustifolia extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Monarda didyma leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that one one hand, can contain compounds that can help calm down skin irritation, but, on the other hand, its other compounds (especially fragrant ones) can themselves be irritating
More about Anthemis nobilis flower extractJasminum officinale extract~0.1–0.4%
Protease~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-10 isostearate, Synthetic wax, Oryza sativa bran oil, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Camellia japonica seed oil, Squalane, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ethylhexylglycerin, Water, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Panthenol, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Tocopherol, 1,2-hexanediol, Hamamelis virginiana extract, Bifida ferment filtrate, Bifida ferment lysate, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Lactococcus ferment lysate, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Centella asiatica extract, Oryza sativa extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Monarda didyma leaf extract, Anthemis nobilis flower extract, Jasminum officinale extract, Protease
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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.
| TIRTIRHydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Banila CoClean It Zero Cleansing Balm Revitalizing | SuperdrugEssential Face Cleansing Wipes | IOPEBio Conditioning Oil in Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 76% | 75% | 73% |
| Price | $8.74 | $17.52+$8.78 | $1.33−$7.41 | $32.00+$23.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 15 | 2 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Glycerin | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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