Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing10 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Moisturising, protecting and correcting, the Silky Smooth Balm is a must-have staple for a flawless base.”
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, butylene 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: dimethicone, limnanthes alba seed oil.
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimWeak support
“Upon contact with skin, it melts into a spreadable buttery consistency, filling up enlarged pores, wrinkles and fine lines to create a silky-smooth and even texture with a matte finish.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Formulated with Egg White to buff away dead skin cells and banish excess oil, the balm also utilizes an Herbal Complex containing Burdock and Lemon to help to balance the natural sebum levels and reduce shine.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Cyclopentasiloxane~23–35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDimethicone~5.4–8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~4.6–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerVinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that create a smooth product finish and can create an optical soft-focus effect on the skin. Helps to thicken the product consistency
More about Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymerSilica~2.8–4.3%
Ceresin~2–3.1%
Cetyl ethylhexanoate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateCyclohexasiloxane~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneWater~0.95–1.45%
Titanium dioxide~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bis-peg/ppg-14/14 dimethicone~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Bis-peg/ppg-14/14 dimethiconeParfum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPropylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Camellia sinensis seed oil~0.3–0.7%
- 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 oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.7%
- 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 acetateGlycerin~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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.5%
Glyceryl linoleate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Glyceryl linoleateVinegar~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Egg shell powder~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
- 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 glycolGlyceryl arachidonate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl arachidonateGlyceryl linolenate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl linolenatePhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, Silica, Ceresin, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Water, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Bis-peg/ppg-14/14 dimethicone, Parfum, Propylparaben, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl linoleate, Vinegar, Egg shell powder, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl arachidonate, Glyceryl linolenate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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