PRODUCT REVIEW
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What can the product work for?
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Calm Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm
cetearyl olivate
2% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
polyglyceryl-4 oleate
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
sorbitan olivate
1.5% -
2.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps oil and water mix together
Anti-blemish
azelaic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
3-in-1 cleansing balm to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate Good for.
azelaic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
lactic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus reticulata peel oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
zingiber officinale root oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
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Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
User reviews (1)
Recommend
1 review
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How stripping does it feel?
1 review
Squeaky clean feeling
Not stripping
How well does it remove makeup?
1 review
Doesn't remove makeup
Removes light makeup
Removes waterproof makeup
How would you describe the foam?
1 review
No foam
Light foam
A lot of foam
How would you describe the smell?
1 review
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging
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
azelaic acid
0.15% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-oxidation,
Exfoliation
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
Show more
Potential irritants
citrus reticulata peel oil
1.2% -
1.8%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil used for fragrance. Can be an allergen and irritant
zingiber officinale root oil
0.45% -
1.05%
Irritation risk:
An essential oil that is likely to be irritating and can cause photosensitivity
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
hydrogenated vegetable oil
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
helianthus annuus seed oil
22% -
33%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
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
hydrogenated vegetable oil
4.7% -
7.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
polyglyceryl-4 oleate
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps oil and water mix together
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Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Polyglyceryl-4 oleate, Persea gratissima oil, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Citrus reticulata peel oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Avena sativa kernel oil, Cucumis sativus oil, Zingiber officinale root oil, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit/leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Acer saccharum extract, Rosa damascena extract, Tocopherol, Unknown, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Azelaic acid, Lactic acid, Phosphoric acid, Sodium benzoate, Water, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool
Sources
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Natural vegetable fats in the prevention of irritant contact dermatitis
- Safety Assessment of Cucumis sativus (Cucumber)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23397724
- Zingiber officinale Rosc. essential oil, a review on its composition and bioactivity
- Vaughn, A. R., Branum, A., & Sivamani, R. K. (2016). Effects of Turmeric (Curcuma longa) on Skin Health: A Systematic Review of the Clinical Evidence. Phytotherapy Research, 30(8), 1243–1264. doi:10.1002/ptr.5640
- Safety Assessment of Citrus Fruit-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Photosensitivity in children: An approach to diagnosis and management
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin