Understory Botanicals Blue Velvet Cleansing Balm

Understory BotanicalsBlue Velvet Cleansing BalmIngredients

Understory Botanicals Blue Velvet Cleansing Balm is a product from Makeup Removers category with 22 ingredients. Notable: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Gluconolactone, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract. The product is made by Understory Botanicals.

Blue Velvet Cleansing Balm provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing, Lightening and 15 more.

Organic score: 68% natural vs 27% chemical.

INCI

1
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
2
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Moisturising, Smoothing, Solvent
3
Stearic Acid
Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
4
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
5
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
6
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
7
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
8
Passiflora Edulis (Passion Fruit) Seed Oil
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient

All the Positive

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PHA [1]: Gluconolactone
Antioxidants [3]: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Gluconolactone, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Moisturizing 7: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Gluconolactone, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract
Softening 5: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Cetyl Alcohol
Antiseptic 4: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract
Acne fighting 3: Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Gluconolactone, Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile) Flower Extract

Concerns

Pay attention to these components
Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Linalool
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Stearic Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil
PEG
PEG
1 component
Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters#4

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: 1Negative: 0
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil#2
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Calendula Officinalis (Pot Marigold) Flower Extract#17Stearic Acid#3Glyceryl Stearate SE#5
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 1
Linalool#21

Detailed view

Understory Botanicals Blue Velvet Cleansing Balm

#1Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil

Origin: No information
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking
Antioxidants
Moisturizing
Softening
Nutrifying
Protection
Hair conditioning
Hair follicle nutrition
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Oil is a very nice conditioner. It contains Linoleic acid and Vitamin E, and your skin will accept this component with great pleasure. It’s a lightweight oil that doesn’t leave heavy feeling. It’s a good moisturizer for dry or acne-prone skin. It lowers irritation and inflammation. It is accepted by any type of skin, even by sensitive.

#2Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Origin: natural
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Moisturising, Smoothing, Solvent
Moisturizing
Acne fighting
Lightening
Healing
Antiseptic
Hair growth stimulating
EWG Rating [ 2 ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
Castor Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient people know and use from ancient times. It was used in ancient Egypt for eyebrow and hair care. It’s a great moisturizer for people with dry skin. It helps to reduce small wrinkles and recover damaged skin. It fights bacteria and can be used to lower acne inflammation.

#3Stearic Acid

Origin: natural
Role: Cleansing agent, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Stearic Acid doesn’t belong to aggressive acids. It’s a fatty acid that can be found in Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, and many natural butters and oils. The component is mostly used for formulation purposes. It makes the product spread and feel better. It’s one of the most important fatty acids in our skin cells.

#4Olive Oil PEG-7 Esters

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
PEG
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#5Glyceryl Stearate SE

Origin: chemical
Role: Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
Moisturizing
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

Glyceryl Stearate SE is a nice moisturizing ingredient. It hydrates the upper layers of the skin and fills small wrinkles. In haircare products, it's used for making hair softer.

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