VT Cosmetics PDRN Grinding Cleansing Balm
Works for
CleansingSorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentCleanses gently
“PDRN Grinding Cleansing Balm”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, sorbeth-30 tetraoleate) 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.
ExfoliationGluconolactone, Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
“VT Cosmetics PDRN Grinding Cleansing Balm removes makeup, excess sebum, and impurities while gently exfoliating.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid, gluconolactone.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 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 palmitateCanola oil~5.3–8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Canola oilSorbeth-30 tetraoleate~3.5–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleateCetyl ethylhexanoate~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateSynthetic wax~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxIsopropyl myristate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateTriethylhexanoin~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinEthylhexyl pelargonate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica dimethyl silylate~1.2–1.8%
Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Sorbeth-30 tetraoleatePanthenol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGluconolactone~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals
More about GluconolactoneCeramide np~0.45–1.1%
- 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 npCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
Water~0.35–0.8%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.35–0.8%
- 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 extract1,2-hexanediol~0.35–0.8%
Water~0.3–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.7%
Vitis vinifera fruit extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractDiospyros kaki leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.65%
Carthamus tinctorius flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polygonum cuspidatum root extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractCoffea arabica seed extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Coffea arabica seed extractCastanea crenata shell extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractZanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that has some anti-oxidant properties. It can be irritating. Can be used to improve the product's smell
More about Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extractWater~0.2–0.75%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.7%
Panax ginseng root extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractSodium dna~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Argania spinosa kernel oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
More about Argania spinosa kernel oilCandida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and preserve the product formulation
More about Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate fermentSqualane~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPersea gratissima oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilIngredient list view
Ethylhexyl palmitate, Canola oil, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Synthetic wax, Isopropyl myristate, Triethylhexanoin, Ethylhexyl pelargonate, Silica dimethyl silylate, Sorbeth-30 tetraoleate, Panthenol, Gluconolactone, Ceramide np, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Water, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Diospyros kaki leaf extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carthamus tinctorius flower extract, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Coffea arabica seed extract, Castanea crenata shell extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Zanthoxylum piperitum fruit extract, Water, 1,2-hexanediol, Panax ginseng root extract, Sodium dna, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Candida bombicola/glucose/methyl rapeseedate ferment, Squalane, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Persea gratissima oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
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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.
| VT CosmeticsPDRN Grinding Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | S. NatureAqua Rice Cleansing Oil | Mary&MayRice Glutathione LHA Cleansing Oil 200ml | ilsoNatural Mild Cleansing Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 37% | 35% |
| Price | $22.00 | $18.13−$3.87 | $16.78−$5.22 | $17.19−$4.81 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 3 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Glycine Soja Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | 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 26 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Canola Oilsciencedirect.com
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- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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