Bobbi Brown Extra Cleansing Balm

Bobbi Brown Extra Cleansing Balm

Review

Results you may expect from using Bobbi Brown Extra Cleansing Balm:

Bobbi Brown Extra Cleansing Balm is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Glycerin
22
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
11
Limonene
6
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
4
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
3
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
2
PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
1.5
Glyceryl Stearate SE
1
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
0.3
Polydecene
0.3
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
0.3
Potassium Stearate
0.3
Benzyl Alcohol
0.3
Linalool
0.3
Anise Alcohol
0.3
Citronellol
0.3
Aminomethyl Propanediol
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Glycerin
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
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Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
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Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
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PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
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Glyceryl Stearate SE
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Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
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Polydecene
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Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
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Potassium Stearate
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Benzyl Alcohol
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Linalool
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Anise Alcohol
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Citronellol
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Aminomethyl Propanediol
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Ingredients explained

Glycerin
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Limonene
Est. %11
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/Eicosadioate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 Behenate/EicosadioateDescription is coming soon
Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Behenate/EicosadioateDescription is coming soon
Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax
Est. %3
Function
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Polyglyceryl-3 BeeswaxDescription is coming soon
PEG-10 Sunflower Glycerides
Est. %2
Function
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PEG-10 Sunflower GlyceridesDescription is coming soon
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearate SEAn emulsifier, where the SE stands for self-emulsifying. Emulsions containing glyceryl stearate SE often impart a smooth, velvety feel upon the skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) OilA fragrant essential oil expressed or distilled from the rinds of sweet oranges. Its main constituent is limonene, which is responsible for its fresh, citrusy smell. It may induce sun allergies in people sensitive to citrus fruits.
Polydecene
Est. %0.3
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Origin
PolydeceneDescription is coming soon
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
Est. %0.3
Function
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Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)An orange-red plant pigment with powerful antioxidant activity.
Potassium Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium StearateDescription is coming soon
Benzyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that is supplied as a clear, colorless liquid. Its main function is as a flavoring agent and fragrance. It also acts as a broad-spectrum preservative, solvent, and viscosity-controlling agent that thins the product.
Linalool
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LinaloolA fragrant, volatile compound naturally present in many essential oils. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in skincare products as a fragrance. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Anise Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Anise AlcoholDescription is coming soon
Citronellol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CitronellolA fragrant compound found naturally in many essential oils (mainly lemongrass). It can have a lemon or a rose scent. People with sensitive skin should try to avoid products with citronellol, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Aminomethyl Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aminomethyl PropanediolDescription is coming soon