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Vitaskin Vitamin C Cleansing Balm
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Vitaskin Vitamin C Cleansing Balm

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Sorbitan stearate, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate + 1 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Vitamin C Cleansing Balm”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sorbitan stearate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Sorbitan stearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~3–4.5%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~1.7–2.6%
Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.3–2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 11 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium dulcis oilUsed as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivityHigh~0.85–1.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~23–34%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~8.4–12.5%est.
Sclerocarya birrea seed oilAn emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.Medium~2.5–3.8%est.
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~1.7–2.6%est.
Euphorbia cerifera ceraHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's textureMedium~1.5–2.3%est.
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbateBeing a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.Medium~0.2–0.7%est.
Actinidia chinensis seed oil—Medium~0.15–0.7%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.3–2%est.

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–34%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~8.4–12.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Sorbitan stearate~3–4.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Olus oil~3.5–5.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Sclerocarya birrea seed oil~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps to soften the skin. It has a high contetn of oleic acid that might weaken the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant properties. It might be somewhat helpful against hyperpigmentation.

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~1.7–2.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Euphorbia cerifera cera~1.5–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Citrus aurantium dulcis oil~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. It can be irritating and cause photosensitivity

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Tocopherol~0.55–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Silica~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-oxidation

Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.

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Actinidia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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Limonene~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Sorbitan stearate, Olus oil, Sclerocarya birrea seed oil, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Cetearyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium dulcis oil, Tocopherol, Silica, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Actinidia chinensis seed oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Anti-aging potential of extracts from Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich.) Hochst and its chemical profiling by UPLC-Q-TOF-MSncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Physico-chemical composition and characterisation of the seed and seed oil of Sclerocarya birreapubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Assessment of the potential irritancy of oleic acid on human skin: Evaluation in vitro and in vivosciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  5. 5
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Japan Wax, and Beeswax purelyprofessional.dk
  6. 6
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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