Vit C Brilliance Cleansing Balm
The Emma Hardie Vit C Brilliance Cleansing Balm is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 36 ingredients (18 low-risk) rates it Excellent (90/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
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VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
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Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-8 Beeswax
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-6 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
PEG-60 Almond Glycerides
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Stearate
(Fragrance, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
C10-18 Triglycerides
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
2
|
A
|
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
|
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Vaccinium Macrocarpon Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hexylresorcinol
(Antimicrobial Agent, Cosmetic Biocide) |
|
|
5
|
A
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Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
|
Ethyl Linoleate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
(Astringent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
|
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citrus tangerina peel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
2
3
|
|
Lecithin
(Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Antistatic Agent, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ascorbyl Palmitate
(Antioxidant, Masking) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
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TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil | |
|
1
|
|
Linalyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Juniperus Virginiana Oil
(Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
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Pinene
(Antifoaming, Fragrance) |
|
|
6
|
A
|
Benzyl Benzoate
(Fragrance, Solvent, Antimicrobial, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Geranyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Terpineol
(Denaturant, Masking, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
|
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Beta-Caryophyllene
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
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Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Masking, Moisturising, Soothing) |
|
|
4
|
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Farnesol
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent, Soothing) |
Allergens
|
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