Dime Beauty Cleansing Balm

Dime Beauty Cleansing Balm

Review

Results you may expect from using Dime Beauty Cleansing Balm:

Dime Beauty 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
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
22
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
11
Ethylhexyl Olivate
6
Glyceryl Stearate
4
Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate
3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
2
Trihydroxystearin
1.5
Squalane
1
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
0.3
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
0.3
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
0.3
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
0.3
Vanillin
0.3
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
0.3
Water
0.3
Cetearyl Alcohol
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables
0.3
Stearalkonium Hectorite
0.3
Phenethyl Alcohol
0.3
Propylene Carbonate
0.3
Glyceryl Caprylate
0.3
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
1,2-Hexanediol
0.3
Bisabolol
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
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Ethylhexyl Olivate
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Glyceryl Stearate
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
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Trihydroxystearin
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Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
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Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
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Vanillin
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Water
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables
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Stearalkonium Hectorite
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Phenethyl Alcohol
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Propylene Carbonate
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Glyceryl Caprylate
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
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Tocopherol
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Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel OilA fatty oil expressed from the seed kernels of apricot fruits. This oil is an emollient and occlusive moisturizer comprised of around 60% oleic acid, followed by linoleic and palmitic acid, carotenoids, vitamin E, and other antioxidant compounds.
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl OlivateDescription is coming soon
Glyceryl Stearate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glyceryl StearateAn emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Polyglyceryl-10 Tristearate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-10 TristearateDescription is coming soon
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed WaxA solid wax obtained during the refining of crude sunflower oil. The majority of the wax comes from the shells, or hulls, of the sunflower seeds. It is used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer, helping to prevent water loss from the skin.
Trihydroxystearin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
TrihydroxystearinDescription is coming soon
Squalane
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Polyglyceryl-3 Cocoate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-3 CocoateDescription is coming soon
Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-4 CaprateA natural surfactant that softens the appearance of skin and forms oil and water mixtures.
Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 CaprylateDescription is coming soon
Polyglyceryl-6 Ricinoleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-6 RicinoleateDescription is coming soon
Vanillin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
VanillinThe main component of vanilla bean extract. It has a sweet fragrance and flavor.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractAn extract from rice bran, the brown outer part of the rice kernel. It contains emollient fatty acids and antioxidants such as tocopherols (vitamin E) and γ-oryzanol.
Water
Est. %0.3
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.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Unsaponifiables
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit UnsaponifiablesDescription is coming soon
Stearalkonium Hectorite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearalkonium HectoriteDescription is coming soon
Phenethyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Phenethyl AlcoholA multifunctional ingredient that primarily serves as a preservative. Derived from the Chinese cinnamon tree, it provides broad-spectrum protection for skincare products through its antimicrobial efficacy.
Propylene Carbonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Propylene CarbonateA derivative of propylene glycol that is used most frequently as a solvent. Additionally, propylene carbonate serves as a viscosity controlling agent reducing the thickness of the products it is added to.
Glyceryl Caprylate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glyceryl CaprylateA waxy solid derived from vegetable oils that has emollient and emulsifying properties. It is also known to boost the efficacy of organic acid preservatives by destabilizing the microbe's cell membrane.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) ExtractAn emollient extract derived from sunflower seeds that is packed with skin-benefiting ingredients such as squalene, phytosterols, phospholipids, amino acids, and antioxidant vitamin E.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf ExtractA soothing and astringent extract derived from the fragrant, spicy leaves of rosemary. It has strong antioxidant properties. Rosemary extract can reduce signs of inflammation and also acts as an emollient and antimicrobial agent.
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

1,2-Hexanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
1,2-HexanediolA multi-functional formula helper. It is a well-studied preservtive against bacteria and can help pigments and fragrances disperse evenly in a formula.
Bisabolol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BisabololAn anti-inflammatory compound found naturally in German chamomile essential oil. It has a pleasant, sweet, and floral scent. Bisabolol also has soothing and anti-inflammatory properties but can cause an allergic reaction in more sensitive individuals.