Works for
CleansingPolyglyceryl-3 palmitate, Hydrogenated castor oil + 2 moreCleanses gently
“An exfoliating cleansing balm to gently remove dirt and makeup.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hydrogenated castor oil, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyglyceryl-2 caprate, polyglyceryl-3 palmitate) 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.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“An exfoliating cleansing balm to gently remove dirt and makeup.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedCaprylic/capric triglyceride~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideBeeswax~5–7.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxRicinus communis seed oil~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilHydrogenated castor oil~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilCopernicia cerifera wax~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxRicinus communis seed oil~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Ricinus communis seed oilPolyglyceryl-3 palmitate~1.5–2.2%
Polyglyceryl-2 caprate~1.1–1.7%
Hydrogenated castor oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilLactose~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseCellulose~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseChromium hydroxide green~0.45–1.1%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 acetateHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseCocos nucifera oil~0.35–0.85%
- 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 oilSilica dimethyl silylate~0.3–0.75%
Cucumis sativus oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that works as a great moisturizer by softening the upper layer of the skin. Due to the high linoleic acid content, can help reduce inflammation in skin
More about Cucumis sativus oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.7%
- 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 oilSesamum indicum seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Beeswax, Ricinus communis seed oil, Hydrogenated castor oil, Copernicia cerifera wax, Ricinus communis seed oil, Polyglyceryl-3 palmitate, Polyglyceryl-2 caprate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Lactose, Cellulose, Chromium hydroxide green, Tocopheryl acetate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Cocos nucifera oil, Silica dimethyl silylate, Cucumis sativus oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Yes toCucumbers Exfoliating Cleansing BalmYOUR PRODUCT | IMBIBEMelting Balm Polishing Cleanser | Beauty PiePlantastic Apricot Butter Cleansing Balm | Blue Lagoon Skin ScienceBL+ Cleansing Balm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 30% | 29% |
| Price | — | — | $55.55 | $42.53 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 13 | 3 of 13 | 1 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Lanolin | Algae Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23397724ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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