TheBalm Strawberry Nourishing Facial Serum
The TheBalm Strawberry Nourishing Facial Serum is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 32 ingredients (22 low-risk) rates it Excellent (85/100). 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
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
4
|
B
|
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
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
|
A
|
Methyl Gluceth-10
(Emulsifying, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Propylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioningagent Miscellaneous, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
|
Ammonium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
B
|
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
(Antimicrobial Agent, Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hexylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Emulsifying, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
Echinacea Purpurea Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
(Masking, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Hydrastis Canadensis (Golden Seal) Extract | |
|
|
|
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Mangifera Indica (Mango) Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract
(Proprietary, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Extract | |
|
1
|
|
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Moisturising) |
|
|
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
|
|
1
|
|
Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Astringent) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
A
|
Benzyl Alcohol
(External Analgesic, Fragrance, Oral Health Care Drug, Preservative, Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
