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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]

Dr. Althea Pure Grinding Cleansing Balm
CleanserCleansing
Efficacy
Solid
3.7 / 5.0
Safety
Safe
4.5 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a very solid, minimalist balm cleanser that does its job cleanly without any real treatment benefits—which is exactly what a cleansing balm should do. The efficacy score is driven by its simple oil-and-emulsifier system that efficiently dissolves sunscreen and makeup, plus gentle surfactants for good rinse-off and a few soothing centella components as a bonus; no harsh sulfates, no drying alcohol, and no strong fragrance, but also no true contact actives like salicylic acid, so effectiveness is limited to thorough yet gentle cleansing rather than treatment.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideVitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed OilMadecassosideAsiaticosideWater (Aqua)
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Cetyl EthylhexanoatePEG-20 Glyceryl TriisostearateSynthetic WaxPEG-10 IsostearateSorbitan SesquioleateCentella Asiatica ExtractCaprylyl Glycol
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Camellia Sinensis Seed OilEthylhexylglycerin
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