The Cleansing Balm
The DUO The Cleansing Balm is a emulsion. Our analysis of its 41 ingredients (23 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). 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
|
B
|
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Synthetic Wax
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Binding, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
PEG-5 Glyceryl Triisostearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Glucosyl Ceramide
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Collagen
(Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning Agent, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Emollient, Film Forming, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Alpha-Glucan
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Lactobacillus/Pear Juice Ferment Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Lactobacillus/Grape Juice Ferment Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract
(Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chrysanthellum Indicum Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Potentilla Erecta Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Unshiu Peel Extract
(Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Thymus Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
(Astringent, Humectant, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Vaccinium Myrtillus Leaf Extract
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Coptis Japonica Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
A
|
Hypericum Perforatum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
4
6
|
B
|
PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Mineral Salts
(Skin Conditioning) |
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