L'adria Cleansing Balm

L'adria Cleansing Balm

Review

Results you may expect from using L'adria Cleansing Balm:

L'adria 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
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
22
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
11
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
6
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
4
Undecane
3
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
2
Hydrogenated Honey
1.5
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
1
Bisabolol
0.3
Squalane
0.3
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
0.3
Chondrus Crispus Extract
0.3
Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
0.3
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
0.3
Tridecane
0.3
Butylene Glycol
0.3
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
0.3
Hydrocinnamyl Cinnamate
0.3
Ethylhexyl PCA
0.3
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
0.3
Ascorbyl Palmitate
0.3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
0.3
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
0.3
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
0.3
Jojoba Esters
0.3
Polyglycerin-3
0.3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
0.3
Ultramarines (CI 77007)
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
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Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
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Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Undecane
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Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
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Hydrogenated Honey
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Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
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Bisabolol
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Squalane
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Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
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Chondrus Crispus Extract
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Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
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Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
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Tridecane
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Butylene Glycol
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Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
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Tocopherol
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Hydrocinnamyl Cinnamate
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Ethylhexyl PCA
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Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
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Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
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Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid
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Jojoba Esters
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Polyglycerin-3
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Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
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Ultramarines (CI 77007)
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Ingredients explained

Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Est. %45
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.
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Est. %11
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.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %6
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.
Undecane
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Undecane
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Hydrogenated Honey
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Hydrogenated Honey
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
Est. %1.5
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.
Bisabolol
Est. %1
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.
Squalane
Est. %0.3
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.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acacia Decurrens Flower WaxAlso known as mimosa wax, this fragrant, emollient, and occlusive (moisturizing) ingredient is rich in antioxidant phytosterols.
Chondrus Crispus Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chondrus Crispus ExtractAn extract from the species of red marine algae called Irish moss or carrageen moss. It is edible and widely used to produce carrageenan, a polysaccharide with humectant moisturizing and soothing properties.
Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limonium Vulgare Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel ExtractA beneficial extract obtained from Oat groats popular in products aimed at eczema-prone skin. It contains skin healing beta-glucan, anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds, antioxidant flavonoids, various lipids, proteins, and moisturizing amino acids.
Tridecane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tridecane
Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid humectant that draws moisture to the skin. The humectancy of butylene glycol, owed to its two hydroxyl groups, is quite considerable, although not as powerful as glycerin, which contains three hydroxyl groups.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Amyris Balsamifera Bark OilA fragrant oil derived from the bark of the Amyris tree, also known as torchwood. It gives off a relaxing, woody scent and sometimes substitutes sandalwood oil.
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.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateAn antioxidant that protects vulnerable ingredients from the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation, which can also lead to the generation of damaging free radical species.
Hydrocinnamyl Cinnamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrocinnamyl Cinnamate
Ethylhexyl PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl PCA
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbyl PalmitateA form of vitamin C derived from ascorbic acid and palmitic acid. It is more stable and less irritating than ascorbic acid. Unfortunately, Ascorbyl Palmitate lacks the studies to prove its anti-wrinkle efficacy.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower OilAn essential oil obtained from chamomile flowers. The oil is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent with a soothing scent and has a blue color due to its chamazulene content.
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyhydroxystearic AcidA soft and malleable amber wax naturally derived from vegetable sources. It allows minerals to be very finely dispersed, which can improve SPF, decrease the white cast in sunscreens, and increase the color expression in pigmented products.
Jojoba Esters
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Jojoba EstersA mixture of various wax esters from jojoba oil. It is used in skincare products as a fantastic emollient, soothing, and occlusive moisturizing agent that won't leave a sticky, oily feeling on the skin.
Polyglycerin-3
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglycerin-3
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycine Soja (Soybean) OilAn occlusive moisturizing oil expressed from soybeans. It does not leave an oily feeling on the skin due to its low content of saturated fatty acids. Glycine soja oil contains emollient fatty acids and a significant amount of antioxidants.
Ultramarines (CI 77007)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ultramarines (CI 77007)