Ultra Comforting Face Balm
The Nuxe Ultra Comforting Face Balm is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 55 ingredients (36 low-risk) rates it Excellent (91/100). 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) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Behenyl Alcohol
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Emollient, 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
|
|
Beeswax
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Epilating Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Film Forming, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
cocos nucifera oil
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Oryza sativa bran oil
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER EXTRACT
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxystearic/Linolenic/Oleic Polyglycerides
(Binding, Emollient, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Arachidyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
B
|
Coco-glucoside
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Honey
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Emollient, Moisturising) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Capryloyl Glycine
(Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Safflower Oil/Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Emulsifying) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Arachidyl Glucoside
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasingagent Nonaqueous, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
Hordeum Vulgare Cera
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Spent Grain Wax
(Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Dehydroacetic Acid
(Preservative) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Gluconate
(Chelating Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Glycine Soja Oil
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
Propolis Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
10-Hydroxydecanoic Acid
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sebacic Acid
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
|
1,10-Decanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 60
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sorbitan Isostearate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
|
|
Solanum Lycopersicum Fruit Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
2
|
|
Beta-Carotene
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
|
|
daucus carota sativa root extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
4
|
|
Farnesol
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent, Soothing) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Coumarin
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
