Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Propolis Tower Barrier Enriched Cleansing Balm
Source: From product name
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.
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Helps water and oil mix together
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Key Actives
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
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
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
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
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
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
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.
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
Helps water and oil mix together
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Potential irritants
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
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.
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
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
A plant extract. Might have some antioxidant properties
Comedogenic ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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
All ingredients
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
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
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
A product of yeast fermentation. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
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
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.
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
A fruit extact. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Used as a fragrance. Can lead to irritation
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
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
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
A plant extract. Might have some antioxidant properties
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties but evidence is missing
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
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
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
Ingredient 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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