The Creme Shop Melt Away 3-In-1 Cleansing Balm - Klean Beauty Review

The Creme Shop Melt Away 3-In-1 Cleansing Balm - Klean Beauty
Ingredients

The Creme Shop Melt Away 3-In-1 Cleansing Balm - Klean Beauty Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Ethylhexyl Stearate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Polysorbate 80, Ceresin, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Synthetic Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Vitis Vinifera Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Water, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, 1,2-Hexanediol, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Fragrance
Review

Does The Creme Shop Melt Away 3-In-1 Cleansing Balm - Klean Beauty Work?

 
The Creme Shop Melt Away 3-In-1 Cleansing Balm - Klean Beauty 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 Ingredient Breakdown section below.
 
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Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
40
22
11
6
4
3
2
1.5
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Ethylhexyl Stearate
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Sorbitan Palmitate
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Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
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PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Microcrystalline Wax
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Polysorbate 80
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Ceresin
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Sorbitan Sesquioleate
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Synthetic Wax
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Vitis Vinifera Oil
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
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Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
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Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
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Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
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Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
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Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
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Water
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Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
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1,2-Hexanediol
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Butylene Glycol
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Tocopheryl Acetate
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Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
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Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
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Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
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Sodium Hyaluronate
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Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
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Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
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Fragrance
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Ingredients explained

Ethylhexyl Stearate
Est. %40
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl StearateA palm-derived emollient ester with good lubricity that leaves a smooth after-feel on the skin.
Sorbitan Palmitate
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Sorbitan Palmitate
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilA white paste-like substance derived from castor oil that belongs to a group of ingredients called PEGs (polyethylene glycols). It acts as a perfume solubilizer that helps fragrance agents dissolve in water and as a cleansing agent.
Microcrystalline Wax
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Microcrystalline WaxA white, highly purified, solid substance consisting of petroleum hydrocarbons. It is used in skincare as a strong occlusive and emollient similar to Petrolatum, and also as a formula helper that thickens and stabilizes the product.
Polysorbate 80
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 80A non-ionic surfactant, which means that it contains no chemical charges. It can be used as a mild cleansing agent in skin cleansing products but is more commonly used for its emulsifying abilities.
Ceresin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
CeresinA naturally-derived wax often used to create solid products.
Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Sorbitan SesquioleateA natural liquid ingredient that is yellow to amber in color and completely transparent. It supports oil and water mixtures and disperses minerals into oils.
Synthetic Wax
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Synthetic Wax
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Vitis Vinifera Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Vitis Vinifera Oil
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
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.
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf ExtractComing from witch hazel leaves, this potent astringent and anti-inflammatory extract contains a mixture of various tannins and flavonoids, as well as a small amount of essential oil with a mild, spicy aroma.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf ExtractA fragrant tea tree leaf extract with antimicrobial, antiseptic, and antioxidant flavonoids and terpenoids.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica Leaf ExtractA well-researched soothing, wound-healing, and promising anti-aging extract that is obtained from the leaves of the Gotu Kola.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

An antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.

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.
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerA modified version of regular hyaluronic acid. It attracts large volumes of water, thereby making it an effective humectant moisturizing ingredient.
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.
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.

Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant derivative of tocopherol (vitamin E). It helps to protect cells from free radicals and UV damage through the conversion to active vitamin E in the skin. It is more stable than tocopherol.

Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Canina Fruit OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from the little hard seeds inside of the red, fleshy rosehip. It contains mainly emollient fatty acids and a very high amount of antioxidant carotenoids, which give the oil its light orange color.
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidA smaller-molecule version of the regular hyaluronic acid. It is a powerful humectant that absorbs into the skin and offers moisturizing, smoothing, and anti-wrinkle effects. It is also slightly anti-inflammatory and displays subtle antioxidant properties.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hyaluronate

A sodium salt of famous hyaluronic acid. A potent humectant that hydrates the skin, supports collagen function, and fills out small wrinkles. Sodium hyaluronate also offers soothing and antioxidant properties.

Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Acetylated HyaluronateA chemically modified version of hyaluronic acid. It is more stable and less sticky than regular HA, while still providing the same humectant moisturizing properties (according to the manufacturer). There have been no clinical studies to confirm this.
Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Japonica Seed OilExtracted from the seeds of the common camellia, this fatty oil contains emollient and occlusive moisturizing oleic and linoleic acids, as well as vitamin E.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.