Balancing Stem Jelly Wash
The Three Balancing Stem Jelly Wash is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 34 ingredients (16 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin.
The Three Balancing Stem Jelly Wash is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 34 ingredients (16 low-risk) rates it Excellent (95/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin.
Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.
The evidence
Dry Skin
5/6
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin
1/0
Sensitive Skin
2/9
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
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
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
PEG-20 Glyceryl Isostearate
(Surfactant) |
|
4
6
|
B
|
PEG-7 Caprylic/Capric Glycerides
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
PEG-50 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Agar
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
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Melaleuca Ericifolia Leaf Oil
(Masking, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil
(Masking, Refreshing) |
|
|
|
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Olus oil
(Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
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Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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lavandula angustifolia oil
(Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Crocus Sativus Flower Extract
(Masking) |
|
|
1
|
|
Oak Root Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Tonic) |
|
|
|
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Rhododendron Weyrichii Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract
(Astringent, Fragrance, Tonic) |
|
|
|
|
Cryptomeria Japonica Stem Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
3
4
|
B
|
Malic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
(Astringent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
|
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Lactobacillus
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
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Citrus Limon Juice
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Phellodendron Amurense Bark Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Carbomer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Microcrystalline Cellulose
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Slip Modifier, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentasodium Pentetate
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
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How to use
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Trust & honesty
The concentrations these actives are typically effective at in research — not a measurement of this product.
OTC leave-on AHAs are usually 5–10%. The effect also depends on pH and free-acid value, not the percentage alone.
Malic Acid
INCI lists don't disclose amounts, and we don't claim to know this product's levels — these are the ranges these ingredients are usually effective at, so you can tell a real formula from "fairy-dusting" a marketed active. How we estimate this.
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