Wildflower CBD Relief Balm

Wildflower CBD Relief Balm

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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0 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Anti-blemish
Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis
Limited evidence
What the product description says
“Perfect for post-workout twinges, muscles aches and discomfort, this gentle, reparative formula helps works quickly to target any underlying ‘ouches’.”
Source: Cultbeauty

This product contains ingredients (cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabisKey activeEffect: MediumCBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function~0.4–0.95%
Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand · Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Theobroma cacao seed butter + 6 more
Strong evidence

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~2–2.9%
BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~5.1–7.6%
Butyrospermum parkii butterKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.8–4.2%
Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabisHeroEffect: HighCBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function~0.4–0.95%
Cannabis sativa seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer~0.95–1.45%
Cera albaKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~22–33%
Cocos nucifera oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~4.5–6.7%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Menthol + 6 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
Gaultheria procumbens leaf oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.9%est.
Menthol—High~1–1.5%est.
Mentha arvensis leaf oilUsed as a fragrance and can be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.25%est.
Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilAn essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial propertiesHigh~0.45–1%est.
Arnica montana extract—High~0.3–0.7%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenMedium~22–33%est.
Cannabis sativa seed oilA plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layerMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabisCBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier functionMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Comedogenic
4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
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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
Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~4.5–6.7%est.
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~2.8–4.2%est.
Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~2–2.9%est.
Hydrogenated soybean oil—2/5~3.4–5.1%est.
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Ingredients

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Cera alba~22–33%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Beeswax~5.1–7.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Cocos nucifera oil~4.5–6.7%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Soy wax (partially
Not recognized
Hydrogenated soybean oil~3.4–5.1%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
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Butyrospermum parkii butter~2.8–4.2%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

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 butter
Theobroma cacao seed butter~2–2.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Mentha arvensis
Not recognized
Menthol~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Cannabis sativa seed oil~0.95–1.45%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer

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Mentha arvensis leaf oil~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance and can be irritating

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Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.45–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties

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Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis~0.4–0.95%
Hero · MoisturizingIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

CBD. Can bind to skin cell receptors and can reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function

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Arnica montana extract~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · high
Oil
Not recognized
Tocopherol~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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

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Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.2%
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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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

Cera alba, Beeswax, Cocos nucifera oil, Unknown, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Gaultheria procumbens leaf oil, Unknown, Menthol, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Mentha arvensis leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Cannabidiol - derived from extract or tincture or resin of cannabis, Arnica montana extract, Unknown, Tocopherol, Linalool, Limonene, Citral

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Product summary

"Wildflower - CBD Relief Balm" has a good moisturizing formula.

Ingredient callouts

  • What makes this product special is the inclusion of Cannabidiol, or CBD (0.40% - 0.95%). CBD is a new active in skincare, and the research about it is still ongoing. It is already clear though that CBD can bind to skin cell receptors. It can help reduce inflammation, itching, and help support skin barrier function. It also has a promise in reducing acne.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 74.99£ in the United Kingdom.

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