Formula Cleansing Balm

FormulaCleansing BalmIngredients

Formula Cleansing Balm is a product from Makeup Removers category with 19 ingredients. Notable: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Lecithin. The product is made by Formula.

Cleansing Balm provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing and 11 more.

Organic score: 37% natural vs 63% chemical.

INCI

1
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
3
PEG-8 Beeswax
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
4
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
5
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
6
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
7
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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Antioxidants [3]: Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Lecithin
Softening 8: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Sorbitan Stearate, PEG-60 Almond Glycerides, C10-18 Triglycerides, Butylene Glycol, Lecithin
Moisturizing 3: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol
UV Protection 2: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Tocopherol
Cleansing 1: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Butylene Glycol
Contains chemical fragrances
Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sorbitan Stearate
PEG
PEG
3 components
PEG-8 Beeswax#3
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides#6
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides#10

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 4Negative: 0
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#1Glycerin#7Tocopherol#14Butylene Glycol#15
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 1
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil#5Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil#1

Detailed view

Formula Cleansing Balm

#1Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
UV Protection
Moisturizing
Softening
Soothing
Hair strengthening
Hair growth stimulating
Malassezia unsafe
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Sweet Almond Oil is rich in Vitamin D, Vitamin E, and different minerals. It’s a very effective soothing component known from ancient times. It helps to protect the skin from the sun, make it softer and heal small wounds.

#2Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient that also hydrates the skin without leaving a fatty film. When applied, the component feels smooth and light. In haircare products, it’s also used for hydrating purposes. It makes hair silky, lowers tangling, and makes hair smooth.

It’s safe for most people, except for people with allergic reactions to coconut or palm oil because these oils are usually used for producing the component.

#3PEG-8 Beeswax

Origin: natural
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]

#4C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

#5Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Antioxidants
Elasticity improvement
Nutrifying
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil is a very strong antioxidant and it's a very valuable skincare component. It's great for treating acne. It helps to deliver vitamins into the deep layers of your skin. It improves elasticity and helps to treat wrinkles.

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