EWG Skin Deep® | CRUNCHI I AM The Balm Makeup Cleansing Balm Rating (2024)

CRUNCHI I AM The Balm Makeup Cleansing Balm

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EWG Verified Product

This product bears the EWG VERIFIED^® mark, meaning that the product meets EWG’s strictest standards for health and safety. It avoids any of the ingredients on EWG’s “Unacceptable List” and provides full transparency of ingredients, including fragrance.

Ingredient List

The specific formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists. At the time of verification, the ingredients in this formulation were used at a concentration below EWG’s health and safety limit, and therefore did not pose significant human health concerns.Click on an ingredient for more information.

CITRUS PARADISI (GRAPEFRUIT) PEEL OIL

CONCERNS

• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low)
• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high)
• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data)
• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate)
• Ecotoxicology (low)
• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (high)

EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.

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COPERNICIA CERIFERA (CARNAUBA) WAX

FUNCTION(S)	epilating agent, depilatory
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CURCUMA LONGA (TURMERIC) ROOT EXTRACT
Appeared as: CURCUMA LONGA ROOT EXTRACT* (TURMERIC)

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, not reported, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX
Appeared as: CANDELILLA CERA

FUNCTION(S)	cosmetic astringent, emulsion stabilizer, film former, fragrance ingredient;skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, viscosity increasing agent- nonaqueous, emollient, film forming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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OLIVE OIL POLYGLYCERYL-6 ESTERS

FUNCTION(S)	skin-conditioning agent - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying agent, emulsifying, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA SEED OIL
Appeared as: OPUNTIA FICUS-INDICA SEED OIL* (PRICKLY PEAR)

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POLYGLYCERYL-4 CAPRYLATE

CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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PRUNUS AMYGDALUS DULCIS (SWEET ALMOND) OIL

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Enhanced skin absorption • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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SQUALANE

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning agent, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, emollient, hair conditioning, refatting, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Endocrine disruption (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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TOCOPHEROL

FUNCTION(S)	antioxidant, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive, skin conditioning
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Contamination concerns (meets restrictions and warnings based on EWG review of company data) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT OIL

FUNCTION(S)	flavoring agent, fragrance ingredient, masking, perfuming, skin conditioning, tonic
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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Ingredients from packaging:

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Olive Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, Candelilla Cera, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprylate, Squalane, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil*, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract*, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil

Directions from packaging:

To remove makeup or cleanse the skin, massage a quarter size amount into dry skin and around the eyes using gentle circular motions. Remove with a warm, damp cloth and rinse the skin with cool water. To double-cleanse, follow up with our Charcoal or Gentle Facial Bar. Can be used morning or night.Take your routine to the next level by following up with Clarilight Facial Essence, Goldenlight Facial Serum, and Daylight or Nightlight Facial Cream.PRO TIP: Need an extra boost of hydration? Apply I AM The Balm to freshly cleansed skin as a 5-minute hydrating mask.

EWG Verified

This product bears the EWG VERIFIEDTM mark - its formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists, and the company behind the product has shown its ingredients meet all of the EWG’s strict criteria. When it was verified, the ingredients in this formulation did not pose significant human health concerns.

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Product's animal testing policies

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Leaping Bunny

Products bearing the Leaping Bunny mark are certified cruelty-free under the Humane Household Products Standard, managed in the U.S. and Canada by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight national animal protection groups. Participating companies must open their processes to independent audits throughout the supply chain.

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