Lilah B. Aglow Cleansing Butter

Lilah B. Aglow Cleansing Butter

Review

Does Lilah B. Aglow Cleansing Butter work?

Lilah B. Aglow Cleansing Butter 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
50
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
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Synthetic Wax
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Water
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Saccharomyces/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil Ferment Filtrate
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
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Pentylene Glycol
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Butylene Glycol
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Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
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Tocopherol
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Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
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Linalool
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Ingredients explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %50
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.
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
Synthetic Wax
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Synthetic Wax
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %6
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.
Rosa Canina Fruit Extract
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit ExtractAn extract from the fruits of the Rosa canina, better known as rosehip. It contains carotenoids, which give it its bright, orange-red color, as well as high amounts of antioxidant vitamin C, flavonoids, tannins, and organic acids.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %3
Function
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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.
Water
Est. %2
Function
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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.
Saccharomyces/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil Ferment Filtrate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Saccharomyces/Lithospermum Erythrorhizon Root Oil Ferment Filtrate
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran OilExtracted from the outer layer of rice grains, this oil is rich in occlusive moisturizing and emollient omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and a potent antioxidant γ-oryzanol. It may have beneficial effects on dry or sun-damaged skin, as well as eczema.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.

Butylene Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butylene Glycol

A 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.

Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Polyglyceryl-2 Sesquioleate
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.

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide
Linalool
Est. %0.3
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.