Earthwise Beauty Green Leaves Face Balm

Earthwise Beauty Green Leaves Face Balm
5.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
10.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Does Earthwise Beauty Green Leaves Face Balm work?

Based on the ingredient list analysis by CreamScan AI, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Earthwise Beauty Green Leaves Face Balm:

  • Strong occlusive moisturizing. This exceptionally occlusive moisturizer, ideal for dry and very dry skin, has a moderate moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10, impaired by the absence of humectants.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Moisturizer with the right occlusivity for very dry skin, ideally to be paired with a humectant-rich product

According to CreamScan analysis, Earthwise Beauty Green Leaves Face Balm is quite moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 5.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? It is purely occlusive. It has zero Humectancy (we didn't find any humectant ingredients on the ingredient list) and a maximum Occlusivity of 10 out of 10, due to the high content of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil (est. ≈50.0%), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (est. ≈22.0%) and Viola Odorata Leaf Wax (est. ≈3.0%).

This type of product, when used as a standalone moisturizer, can deliver an exceptional level of occlusive hydration that is adequate for dry to very skin. The occlusive profile of Earthwise Beauty Green Leaves Face Balm suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

However, it contains no humectants, and people with dry skin would definitely benefit from adding water-binding humectants to their moisturizing routine for effective dual-action moisturizing. If this is your only moisturizer, it may be worth including a humectant-rich product, such as a serum, in your skincare routine.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Rich in skin-protecting antioxidants

We estimate that Earthwise Beauty Green Leaves Face Balm is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract (est. ≈2.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
Est. %
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Function:
Origin:
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Function:
Origin:
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Function:
Origin:
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil
Function:
Origin:
Linalool
Function:
Origin:
Viola Odorata Leaf Wax
Function:
Origin:
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Function:
Origin:
Citrus Clementina Peel Oil
Function:
Origin:
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Powder
Function:
Origin:
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
75.0
50.0
22.0
3.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
None
Occlusivity All occlusives 75.0 20
10.0
50.0
22.0
3.0
Moisturizing rating
5.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
None
All humectants 0.0 10
0.0
All humectants
0.0
None
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
50
22
3
All occlusives 75.0 20
10.0
All occlusives
75.0
50.0
22.0
3.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
2
1
0.3
All antioxidants 3.3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3.3
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
2
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Powder
1
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
0.3
All soothing 2.3 5 No
All soothing
2.3
2
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Est. %50
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.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) OilA fragrant essential oil extracted by steam distillation from thyme leaves. It has a warm, spicy, herbal scent, as well as some antiseptic activity.
Linalool
Est. %4
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.
Viola Odorata Leaf Wax
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Viola Odorata Leaf Wax
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) ExtractAn extract from lavender flowers that mostly contains lavender essential oil. It also offers many beneficial antioxidant and astringent phytochemicals such as flavonoids, terpenes, and phenolic acids.
Citrus Clementina Peel Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Citrus Clementina Peel Oil
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Powder
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Powder
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.