Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Cleansing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Active Repair Nourishing Cleansing Balm
Source: From product name
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, sucrose laurate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Key Actives
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
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Potential irritants
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
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
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
Comedogenic ingredients
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
All ingredients
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
An emollient that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Might have some weak anti-oxidant properties
A plant oil that might have an antibacterial and some antioxidant effect. Is a common allergen and irritant
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
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
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
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
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
Ingredient list view
Coco-caprylate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Sucrose laurate, Water, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Calendula officinalis flower oil, Rosa canina fruit oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Hippophae rhamnoides seed oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Juniperus virginiana wood oil, Angelica archangelica root oil, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Salvia officinalis leaf oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Foeniculum vulgare dulce fruit oil, Mentha viridis leaf oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Styrax tonkinensis resin extract, Cetyl esters, Tocopherol, Glyceryl oleate, Coco-glucoside, Pentylene glycol, Limonene, Linalool
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