TONYMOLY Propolis Tower Barrier Enriched Cleansing Balm
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CleansingPeg-10 isostearate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Propolis Tower Barrier Enriched Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sorbitan sesquioleate.
Keep in mind that 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?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Sorbitan sesquioleate, Rosa damascena flower water + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateCetyl ethylhexanoate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoatePeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.1–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearatePeg-10 isostearate~3.1–4.7%
Polyethylene~2.6–3.9%
Water~1.8–2.6%
Cocos nucifera oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilButyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPropolis extract~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractSynthetic beeswax~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswax1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.8%
Glyceryl caprylate~0.35–0.85%
- 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 caprylateSorbitan sesquioleate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateTrihydroxystearin~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinCaprylyl glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolSaccharomyces ferment filtrate~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment filtrateScrophularia buergeriana extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Honey extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Honey extractLactobacillus ferment lysate~0.1–0.35%
- 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 lysatePyrus communis fruit extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus communis fruit extractTocopherol~0.1–0.45%
- 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 TocopherolHippophae rhamnoides oil~0.1–0.4%
- 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 oilRosa damascena flower water~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterPrunus persica fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Prunus persica fruit extractAllantoin~0.05–0.15%
- 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 AllantoinButeth-3~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Jasminum officinale flower water~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation
More about Jasminum officinale flower waterVanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractHedera helix leaf/stem extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateOctyldodecanol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolCucumis melo fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Cucumis melo fruit extractPyrus malus fruit extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractTheobroma cacao extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- 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 extractFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Musa sapientum fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilTributyl citrate~0.15–0.65%
Panthenol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPrunus domestica fruit extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract. Might have some antioxidant properties
More about Prunus domestica fruit extractHelianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiablesGlycerin~0.1–0.45%
- 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 GlycerinHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
More about Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extractRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractBeta-glucan~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanCeramide np~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Peg-10 isostearate, Polyethylene, Water, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Propolis extract, Synthetic beeswax, 1,2-hexanediol, Glyceryl caprylate, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Trihydroxystearin, Caprylyl glycol, Saccharomyces ferment filtrate, Scrophularia buergeriana extract, Honey extract, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Pyrus communis fruit extract, Tocopherol, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Rosa damascena flower water, Prunus persica fruit extract, Allantoin, Buteth-3, Jasminum officinale flower water, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Octyldodecanol, Cucumis melo fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Theobroma cacao extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Musa sapientum fruit extract, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Tributyl citrate, Panthenol, Prunus domestica fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil unsaponifiables, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cardiospermum halicacabum flower/leaf/vine extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Beta-glucan, Unknown, Ceramide np
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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.
| TONYMOLYPropolis Tower Barrier Enriched Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Banila CoClean it Zero Cleansing Balm Firming | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | It CosmeticsBye Bye Makeup 3-in-1 Makeup Melting Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 37% | 34% |
| Price | — | $25.00 | $17.49 | $47.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 17 | 5 of 17 | 3 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Phytosphingosine | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Rosehip Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 31 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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