Works for
CleansingPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearateCan be harsh
“Luxurious balm-to-oil cleanser gently melts away makeup, sunscreen, and impurities while hydrating and nourishing the skin.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Olea europaea fruit oil~23–34%
- 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 oilVitis vinifera seed oil~8.9–13.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPeg-20 glyceryl triisostearate~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearateCetyl 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~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and thicken product consistency
More about Synthetic waxOrbignya oleifera seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Might be helpful in calming down inflammation in skin
More about Orbignya oleifera seed oilTocopheryl acetate~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCedrus atlantica bark oil~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl glycol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~1–1.6%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilLavandula angustifolia oil~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractCedrus atlantica wood oil~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilCoccinia indica fruit extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractAmber powder~0.35–0.8%
Camellia sinensis seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore the skin barrier. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia sinensis seed oilCocos nucifera oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
- 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 oilPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.75%
- 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 oilSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractMoringa oleifera seed oil~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Is unlikely to be helpful in restoring skin barrier function due to the low content of linoleic acid
More about Moringa oleifera seed oilLimonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Olea europaea fruit oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Synthetic wax, Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Cedrus atlantica bark oil, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Cedrus atlantica wood oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Amber powder, Camellia sinensis seed oil, Cocos nucifera oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Corallina officinalis extract, Moringa oleifera seed 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.
| WYLYSPhyto Green Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. AltheaPore Refresh Grinding Cleansing Balm | Banila CoOriginal Clean It Zero 3-in-1 Cleansing Balm | Yves Saint LaurentTop Secrets Balm-In-Oil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | — | $17.20 | $8.00 | $36.49 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 2 of 10 | 1 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract | Peg-10 Isostearate | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | 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 23 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Melia azedarachmdedge.com
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