Velveteen Dream Smoothing Balm
The Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Balm is a misc. Our analysis of its 29 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (87/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
|
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
Prunus Serotina Bark Extract
(Fragrance, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit/Seed Oil
(Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Myristyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant Foam Booster, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-8 Distearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
PPG-2 Myristyl Ether Propionate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Phenyl Trimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
2
|
|
Polyacrylate-13
(Film Forming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyisobutene
(Binding Agent, Film Forming, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sorbic Acid
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Microcrystalline Wax
(Binding, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Paraffin
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Polyethylene
(Abrasive, Adhesive, Binding Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Oral Care Agentagent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
Benzyl Benzoate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Antimicrobial, Masking) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Coumarin
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
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