Modern Chemistry Restore Cleansing Balm
The Modern Chemistry By Boots Modern Chemistry Restore Cleansing Balm is a makeup remover. Our analysis of its 32 ingredients (13 low-risk) rates it Excellent (86/100). 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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Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
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1
|
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C10-18 Triglycerides
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
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Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
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3
|
|
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trihydroxystearin
(Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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|
|
A
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
(Skin Protecting) |
|
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1
|
A
|
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
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TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
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Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil
(Perfuming) |
|
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1
|
A
|
Stearalkonium Hectorite
(Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
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Glycine Soja Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
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PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
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1
|
A
|
Propylene Carbonate
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
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Citrus Limon Peel Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Linalyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Masking) |
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Geranyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Tonic) |
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Hydroxycitronellal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
ganoderma lucidum extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
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|
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Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
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|
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Tremella Fuciformis Extract
(Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
1
|
|
Terpineol
(Denaturant, Masking, Perfuming, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
(Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
