ORMEDIC Balancing Gel Polisher

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The IMAGE skincare ORMEDIC Balancing Gel Polisher is a exfoliating scrubs & peeling gel. Our analysis of its 62 ingredients (33 low-risk) rates it Excellent (99/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Exfoliating Scrubs & Peeling Gel
Ingredients
62
Low-risk
33
Fragrance
Fragrance-free
Origin
United States

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 9/10
Good for dry skin
Glyceryl Caprylate Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract Xylitol Copper PCA Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Hydrogenated Castor Oil Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Butter Extract
Caution for dry skin
Glyceryl Caprylate Decyl Glucoside Microcrystalline Cellulose Cellulose Kaolin Glycerin Hydrogenated Castor Oil Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Polysorbate 20 Silica
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 1/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Sensitive Skin 6/12
Good for sensitive skin
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract Kaolin Glycerin Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower
Caution for sensitive skin
Algin Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Glycerin Citric Acid Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Sodium Benzoate Potassium Sorbate Phenoxyethanol Limonene Amyl Cinnamal

Ingredients list

62 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (6)
All62 Skin Conditioning36 Fragrance11 Humectant7 Perfuming7 Viscosity Controlling6 Masking6 Skin Protecting6 Solvent5
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
B
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning)
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, 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
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Cellulose
(Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Slip Modifier, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
4
A
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative)
Paraben
Paraben
1
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
3
A
Aminomethyl Propanol
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent)
1
A
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent)
1
Xylitol
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower
(Antioxidant, Skin Protecting)
1
A
Tapioca Starch
(Viscosity Increasing Agent)
1
A
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning)
Olea Europaea Seed Powder
(Abrasive)
1
B
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Emollient, Humectant, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic, Uv Absorber)
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
1
A
Microcrystalline Cellulose
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier, Viscosity Increasing Agent)
1
Copper PCA
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning)
Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
B
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant)
1
A
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling)
1
CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
Amyl Cinnamal
(Perfuming)
Allergens
Allergens
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
citrus limon peel extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic)
1
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Extract
(Perfuming, Tonic)
Musa Sapientum Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Biosaccharide Gum-1
(Skin Conditioning)
1
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
1
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
(Antidandruff Agent, Antimicrobial)
NELUMBO NUCIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning)
Tamarindus Indica Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Trifolium Pratense Flower Extract
(Astringent, Fragrance)
6
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent)
Allergens
Allergens
1
Sodium Levulinate
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
A
Kaolin
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier)
1
2
A
Silica
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling)
CI 77007
(Colorant)
Ananas Sativus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Butter Extract
(Emollient)
Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
Cucumis Melo Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Fragaria Chiloensis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning)
Rubus Idaeus Fruit Extract
(Astringent, Keratolytic, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing, Tonic)
1
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Smoothing)
1
Sodium Anisate
(Antimicrobial, Flavoring Agent)
3
A
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking)
3
A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative)
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Algin
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
Bad for Oily Skin
3
B
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger

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Key ingredients

Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Exfoliators
Removes dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Vitamin E
Protects skin and soothes irritation.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Good For Oily SkinBalances oil and helps reduce shine.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Reduces Large PoresMinimizes the look of enlarged pores.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.

Concerns

Contains paraben
Contains eu allergen
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
May not suit dry skin
May not suit sensitive skin

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Vitis Vinifera Fruit Water
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Skin conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity decreasing agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 SolventViscosity decreasing agentViscosity controlling
Cellulose
Absorbent, Bulking agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A AbsorbentBulking agentSlip modifierOpacifyingViscosity controlling
Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract
Hair conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Hair conditioningHumectantSkin conditioning
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion stabilising, Film forming
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Emulsion stabilisingFilm formingViscosity controlling
Aminomethyl Propanol
Ph adjuster, Buffering agent
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR A Ph adjusterBuffering agent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Emollient, Masking
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A EmollientMaskingPerfumingSkin conditioningSolvent
Xylitol
Flavoring agent, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Flavoring agentHumectantSkin conditioning
Hydrolyzed Verbascum Thapsus Flower
Antioxidant, Skin protecting
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AntioxidantSkin protecting
Tapioca Starch
Viscosity increasing agent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Viscosity increasing agent
Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A DeodorantSkin conditioning
Olea Europaea Seed Powder
Abrasive
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Abrasive
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Abrasive, Absorbent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A AbrasiveAbsorbentAnticaking agentBulking agentEmulsion stabilisingSlip modifierViscosity increasing agent
Copper PCA
Humectant, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 HumectantSkin conditioning
+ 38 more — see the full ingredients list above
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A CIR B Skin conditioning Good for Sensitive Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Phenoxyethanol
Fragrance, Preservative
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 4 CIR A FragrancePreservative Paraben
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial, Antioxidant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B AntimicrobialAntioxidantAstringentEmollientHumectantMaskingOral care agentSkin conditioningSkin protectingTonicUv absorber Good for Oily Skin
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Perfuming Allergens
Citric Acid
Chelating agent, Fragrance
Skin irritation can occur at high concentrationRead moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A Chelating agentFragrancePh adjusterBuffering agentMasking Bad for Sensitive Skin
Limonene
Deodorant, Perfuming
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 6 DeodorantPerfumingSolvent Allergens
Algin
Binding agent, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentFragranceViscosity increasing agentBindingMaskingViscosity controlling Bad for Sensitive SkinBad for Oily Skin
Polysorbate 20
Emulsifying, Surfactant
Low-to-moderate hazard.Read moreShow less
EWG 3 CIR B EmulsifyingSurfactant Fungal-acne trigger

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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