Cest Moi F(ace) Balm Cleansing Duo Review

Cest Moi F(ace) Balm Cleansing Duo
Ingredients

Cest Moi F(ace) Balm Cleansing Duo Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sorbitol, Sodium Stearate, Sodium Laurate, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Sodium Olivate, Sodium Oleate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Beta-Carotene (CI 40800), Zinc Oxide
Review

Does Cest Moi F(ace) Balm Cleansing Duo Work?

 
Cest Moi F(ace) Balm Cleansing Duo 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 Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
75
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Glycerin
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Hydrogenated Olive Oil
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Sorbitol
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Sodium Stearate
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Sodium Laurate
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Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
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Sodium Olivate
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Sodium Oleate
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
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Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
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Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
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Cetearyl Olivate
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Sorbitan Olivate
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
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Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
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Sodium Citrate
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Pentasodium Pentetate
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Tetrasodium Etidronate
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Sodium Chloride
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Citric Acid
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Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
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Zinc Oxide
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %75
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Olive OilA transformed olive oil that is rich in occlusive moisturizing oleic and linoleic fatty acids. It also helps to thicken a formula.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %3
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.

Sorbitol
Est. %2
Function
Origin
SorbitolA sweet-tasting alcohol derived from glucose. Aside from its sweet taste (for which it is used as a very common sweetener), Sorbitol is also very good at retaining water and is used in skincare as a humectant.
Sodium Stearate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sodium StearateA naturally derived thickener with emulsifying and cleansing properties.
Sodium Laurate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Laurate
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed ButterAlso known as cocoa seed butter, it is a popular emollient and occlusive moisturizer. Skincare products with cocoa butter as their main ingredient have a sweet, chocolatey scent. Cocoa butter is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Sodium Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Olivate
Sodium Oleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium OleateSodium oleate is a sodium salt of oleic acid. It has the typical properties of soap: it foams in water and emulsifies oil into tiny droplets. It comes in the form of a white powder and is used in skincare products exactly as you would expect – as a cleanser and emulsifier.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient fatty oil expressed from the seeds of a yellow-flowered plant which often opens its flowers in the evening (hence the name). It is light and suitable for problematic, eczematous, and inflammation-prone skin.
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilA famous occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil. It is derived from coconuts and may give a product a lovely coconut scent. Coconut oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Cetearyl Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl Olivate

A multifunctional ingredient derived from plants that primarily serves as an emulsifier. Supplied as a waxy ivory-colored flake, it can also be used as an emollient and slip modifier that gives a product an overall light, silky finish.

Sorbitan Olivate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan OlivateAn ester of sorbitol (a type of sugar alcohol) and olive oil fatty acids. It is used as an emulsifying agent to stabilize oil droplets in water (or vice versa).
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Juice
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Argania Spinosa Kernel OilA fatty oil from Moroccan argan tree kernels commonly used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. Its uniqueness comes from its compounds: vitamin E, phospholipids, phenolic compounds, and rare phytosterols with antioxidant and emollient effects.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from sunflower seeds and one of the most commonly used oils in skincare. It has great emollient and occlusive moisturizing properties. Sunflower oil is one of the richest sources of vitamin E – an important skin antioxidant.
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium CitrateA salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Pentasodium Pentetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentasodium Pentetate
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tetrasodium Etidronate
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Beta-Carotene (CI 40800)An orange-red plant pigment with powerful antioxidant activity.
Zinc Oxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Zinc OxideA white mineral powder mainly used in skincare as a physical sunscreen. It protects against UVA light that leads to visible signs of aging, including wrinkles and fine lines. Zinc oxide can also be used as a colorant to enhance the whiteness of a product.