Indie Lee Cleansing Balm Review

Indie Lee Cleansing Balm
Review

Does Indie Lee Cleansing Balm Work?

 
Indie Lee 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.
 
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Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
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0.3
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0.3
Est. %
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
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C15-19 Alkane
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Glycerin
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Isopropyl Palmitate
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Water
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Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
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Lactobacillus Ferment
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Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
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Sucrose Stearate
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Sucrose Laurate
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Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
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Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
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Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
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Propanediol
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Pentylene Glycol
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Phenethyl Alcohol
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Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
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Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
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Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
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Salvia Lavandulifolia Leaf Oil
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Ingredients explained

Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed OilA fatty oil pressed from safflower seeds that is used as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient. It contains unusually high amounts of linoleic acid (up to 70%), as well as antioxidant compounds such as vitamin E, phytosterols, and phenolics.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %22
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.
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate
C15-19 Alkane
Est. %6
Function
Origin
C15-19 Alkane
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Isopropyl Palmitate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Isopropyl PalmitateAn emollient ester of palmitic acid and isopropanol that gives the skin a smooth, soft, dry, non-oily after-feel. Isopropyl palmitate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Water
Est. %1.5
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.
Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Crambe Abyssinica Seed OilA fatty oil obtained from the Crambe plant. It mainly consists of moisturizing occlusive and emollient fatty acids such as erucic, oleic, linoleic acids.
Lactobacillus Ferment
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus FermentA biotechnological product – a mixture of metabolic products of Lactobacillus culture. Some Lactobacillus forms have been reported to have anti-wrinkle and barrier repairing effects, as well as able to improve skin hydration, elasticity, and gloss.
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Leuconostoc Ferment Filtrate
Sucrose Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose StearateSucrose stearate is a sugar-based emulsifier, typically used in lotions or creams that are oil in water emulsions. One of the main benefits to these kinds of emulsifiers is their sustainability, but they are also milder on the skin.
Sucrose Laurate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sucrose Laurate
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit ExtractExtracted from the fruits of the Kakadu plum (which is the richest source of vitamin C among all plants) this ingredient acts as an excellent antioxidant. Besides this, it is also an antimicrobial agent with some humectant properties.
Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Podocarpus Elatus Fruit Extract

A fruit extract, rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, derived from the Illawarra Plum, an Australian native tree.

Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pleiogynium Timoriense Fruit Extract
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
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PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
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Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

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.
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Juniperus Virginiana Wood Oil
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed OilA fatty oil extracted from the seeds of the castor bean plant with very unique fatty acid composition. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aniba Rosaeodora Wood OilA rare and expensive fragrant essential oil obtained from the Brazilian rosewood.
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Sclarea (Clary) OilA fragrant essential oil obtained from the clary sage that has a sweet, herbal, soft, and woody aroma, with some hints of lavender.
Salvia Lavandulifolia Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salvia Lavandulifolia Leaf Oil