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Rationale #4 The Balm
Rationale
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Quick product notes
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Quick product notes serve as a convenient method to determine if a product aligns with the preferences of skincare enthusiasts by being free from commonly avoided ingredients. These preferences arise due to various factors, including personal experiences, sensitivities, health considerations, and more.
Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
Anti Aging from (8) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.
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Dry skin
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Oily Skin
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Sensitive skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 31 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
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A
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Dimethicone Crosspolymer (Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasingagent - Nonaqueous) |
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A
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Jojoba Esters (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Soothing, Moisturising) |
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Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting) |
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A
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax |
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Polyglycerin 3 (Humectant) |
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Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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Decyl Olive Oil Esters |
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A
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Squalene (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Refatting) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Tocotrienols (Uv Absorber, Skin Conditioning) |
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Tocopherol |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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A
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Cholesterol (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Stabilising) |
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Lecithin (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
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Ethyl Linolenate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Fragrance) |
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B
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Arachidyl Propionate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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A
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Octyldodecanol (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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Ethyl Linoleate (Skin Conditioning, Perfuming, Emollient, Fragrance) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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B
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Ceteareth 25 (Surfactant, Emulsifying, Cleansing) |
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A
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Glycerin (Solvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant ) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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Behenic Acid (Emulsifying, Opacifying) |
![]() Fungal Acne Trigger
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Ceramide 3 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Cetyl Alcohol (Masking, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Surfactant) |
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A
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Ceramide 2 (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Ceramide 1 (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Caprooyl Phytosphingosine (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
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A
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Caprooyl Sphingosine (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
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Ceramide 9 (Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Ceramide Ap (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil |
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