Mary&May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm

Mary&May

Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm

face cleansing balm

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Fit by skin type

General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
73%
Combination (dry)
73%
Balanced
97%
Combination (oily)
67%
Oily
67%

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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
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Indulge in the luxurious Mary&May Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm, a transformative sherbet-like texture balm that turns into a silky oil upon contact with your skin. This cleansing balm is a beauty powerhouse, enriched with a trio of essential vitamins—B, C, and E—to gently lift away makeup, sebum, and impurities without stripping your skin. Revel in the gentle efficacy of this balm as it hydrates, soothes, and unveils a radiant complexion.

Key Insights

Benefits

5
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Soothing

Active Ingredients

2
Vitamin B5 (panthenol) Vitamin C

About Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm

Overview

Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm is a cushioning cleansing balm from Mary&May, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 29 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Panthenol, Glycerin and Butylene Glycol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Panthenol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Panthenol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tocopherol and Punica Granatum Fruit Extract.

Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Butyrospermum Parkii Butter and Panthenol.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes first step. Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly. Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No essential oils
  • No drying alcohol
  • Silicone-free
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • 4 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin
  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 9 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 6 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 4 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients

    Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance

  • Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient

    Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Oil Control Pore Minimizer Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

Hydration

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
Panthenol Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic

Hydration Anti-Aging

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration High

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Moderate

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support Low

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening Low

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (2)

Supporting ingredients (27)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Ethylhexyl Palmitate Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate Polyethylene Synthetic Beeswax Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Tocopherol Olea Europaea Fruit Oil Glycerin Butylene Glycol Benzyl Glycol Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract Punica Granatum Fruit Extract Malus Domestica Fruit Extract Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract Raspberry Ketone Water Ethylhexylglycerin 1,2-hexanediol Parfum

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • Essential-oil-free
  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Parfum

  • Facial oils

    Olea Europaea Fruit Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Use with caution

  • Benzoyl peroxide

    Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.

  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

  • BHA (salicylic acid)

    Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Cleanse" step.

  • Use on damp skin and rinse thoroughly.
  • Follow with a toner or essence while skin is still slightly damp.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 29 ingredients on the label.

10
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

6
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

5
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

3
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

2
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

2
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

1
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

1
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

1
Exfoliant

Loosens or dissolves dead surface cells

1
pH adjuster

Sets the acidity the formula needs to work

1
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

Estimated level
10–40%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.

Hexadecanoic acid, 2-ethylhexyl ester; Octyl palmitate

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • Dermatology Clinics and Research, August 2019, pages 239-271
  • Clinical Medicine and Research, December 2017, pages 75-87
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Volume 34, Issue 2, Supplement, September 2015, pages 5S-69S
  • Molecules, February 2015, pages 2, 492-2, 509
  • British Journal of Dermatology, October 2010, pages 695-703
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-sorbitol-.omega.-hydroxy-, tetraoleate (30 mol EO average molar ratio)

4 Polyethylene Occlusive
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Occlusive, Exfoliant, Texture agent

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Homopolymer of ethylene monomers

5 Synthetic Beeswax Texture agent
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Beeswax, synthetic. The complex reaction product of blended acids and blended alcohols which simulates the composition of natural beeswax. It consists primarily of C18-30-alkyl ester of C16-32 fatty acids, C16-32 fatty acids and C22-34 alkanes

Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae

Anti-Aging Hydration Soothing
3 scientific references
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, June 2011, pages 45-55
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, October 2003, pages 6, 268-6, 273
  • Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, February 2009, page S41
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active, Antioxidant, pH adjuster

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Ascorbic acid

Anti-Aging Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone
12 scientific references
  • Drug Delivery, February 2021, pages 445-453
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2020, pages 3, 262-3, 269
  • Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, March 2020, pages 671-676
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, July 2017 pages 14-17
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2016, pages 863-867
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, September 2015, pages 463-470
  • Indian Dermatology Online Journal, April-June 2013, pages 143-146
  • AAPS PharmSciTech, July 2011, pages 917-923
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, July 2008, Supplement, pages s2-s6
  • International Journal of Toxicology, Supplement 2, March 2005, pages 51-111
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, July-August 2004, pages 200-206
8 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Active

8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
9 Tocopherol Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E

Anti-Aging Evens Skin Tone Soothing
4 scientific references
  • Journal or Agricultural and Food Chemistry, June 2010, pages 7013-7020
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, November 2001, pages 1212-1217
  • Canadian Family Physician, July 2006, pages 855-856
  • Dermatologic Surgery, April 1999, pages 311-315
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
12 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
13 Benzyl Glycol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Ethanol, 2-(phenylmethoxy)-

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grapefruit, Citrus paradisi, Rutaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit Acerola, Malpighia glabra L., Malpighiaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Punica Granatum Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Pomegranate, Punica granatum L., Punicaceae

Anti-Aging Soothing
6 scientific references
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, December 2021, pages 983-990
  • Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, December 2020, pages 477-486
  • Frontiers in Pharmacology, May 2018, ePublication
  • Oncology Reviews, January 2018, ePublication
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, June 2010, pages S72-S81 and June 2009, pages S5-S9
  • Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, January 2002, issue 1, pages 166-171
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant, Plant extract

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Malus Domestica Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Malus domestica, Rosaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Vitis Vinifera Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice is the liquid expressed from the pulp of the orange, Citrus aurantium dulcis, Rutaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of, Citrus aurantium dulcis, Rutaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of the orange, Citrus aurantium dulcis, Rutaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Sweet Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis L., Rutaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract, Texture agent

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract is an extract obtained from the peel of the Sweet Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis L., Rutaceae

Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one

26 Water Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
  • Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
28 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

29 Parfum Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Parfum is a term for ingredient labelling used to identify that a product contains a material or a combination of materials normally added to a cosmetic to produce or to mask a particular odour. According to Article 19 of the Cosmetics Regulation, 'Perfume and aromatic compositions and their raw materials shall be referred to by the terms ‘parfum’ or ‘aroma’. '

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm?

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, SORBETH-30 TETRAOLEATE, POLYETHYLENE, SYNTHETIC BEESWAX, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, ASCORBIC ACID, PANTHENOL, TOCOPHEROL, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, GLYCERIN, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, BENZYL GLYCOL, CITRUS PARADISI FRUIT EXTRACT, MALPIGHIA GLABRA FRUIT EXTRACT, PUNICA GRANATUM FRUIT EXTRACT, MALUS DOMESTICA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS LIMON FRUIT EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA FRUIT EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS JUICE, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS LEAF EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FRUIT WATER, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS FLOWER EXTRACT, CITRUS AURANTIUM DULCIS PEEL EXTRACT, RASPBERRY KETONE, WATER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PARFUM.

What are the active ingredients in Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm?

ASCORBIC ACID, PANTHENOL.

How do I use Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm?

Scoop out an appropriate amount using the provided spatula. Apply on dry skin, and gently massage to dissolve makeup. After emulsifying with a little water, rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water.

What skin types is Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry), Combination (oily), Oily skin.

Is Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm fungal acne safe?

4 ingredients could feed malassezia: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm fragrance free?

No — it contains Parfum.

Does Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm silicone free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.

Does Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm contain essential oils?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.

Is Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Benzoyl peroxide, Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.

When should I apply Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm?

Use it morning and evening, first step.

How many ingredients does Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm have?

It lists 29 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Vitamin B, C, E Cleansing Balm?

Mary&May, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
Mary&May
Country
Korea

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