UpCircle Beauty Cleansing Face Balm with the Fine Powder of Discarded Apricot Stones
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Anti-blemishNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Crafted with the finely ground powder of discarded apricot stones, a by-product of the apricot oil industry, this face balm also contains blackcurrant seed oil to help even out skin tone and rosemary oil to help minimise breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Deeply cleanse the skin with UpCircle Cleansing Face Balm with Apricot Powder, an everyday cleanser that gently removes makeup, pollution and impurities.”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Tanacetum annuum flower oil + 3 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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~22–33%
- 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 oilButyrospermum parkii butter~6.9–10.3%
- 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 butterSesamum indicum seed oil~5.7–8.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilOlea europaea fruit oil~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilEuphorbia cerifera wax~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia oleifera seed oil~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish
More about Camellia oleifera seed oilRibes nigrum seed oil~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilPrunus armeniaca seed powder~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel oil~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilTanacetum annuum flower oil~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that has anti-inflammatory properties but also contains irritating compounds
More about Tanacetum annuum flower oilHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilJuniperus communis fruit oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 TocopherolEucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia sclarea oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.45%
Ingredient list view
Helianthus annuus seed oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Olea europaea fruit oil, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Prunus armeniaca seed powder, Avena sativa kernel oil, Tanacetum annuum flower oil, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Tocopherol, Eucalyptus citriodora leaf/twig oil, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Salvia sclarea oil, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| UpCircle BeautyCleansing Face Balm with the Fine Powder of Discarded Apricot StonesYOUR PRODUCT | Blue Lagoon Skin ScienceBL+ Cleansing Balm | Organic EssenceRaspberry Organic Lip Balm – | SEPHORA COLLECTIONClean Skin Cleansing Balm with Postbiotics + Squalane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 33% |
| Price | — | $42.53 | $6.40 | $16.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Cera Alba | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Triglyceride composition of Sesamum indicum seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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