Cetyl Ethylhexanoate is an emollient that adds a velvety feel to skin without being greasy or oily. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

This oil comes from the seeds of the desert shrub called Jojoba. It is more commonly known as jojoba oil, a non-comedogenic oil.

Jojoba oil does not contain fragrance and has many fatty-acids, making it a great soothing ingredient.

It also contains Vitamin E, a great moisturizing ingredient. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant and protects your skin against oxidative damage.

This ingredient humectant properties, meaning it helps draw moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin hydrated.

While jojoba has antibacterial properties, it is only able to kill some strains of bacteria.

Studies also show it helps in wound healing. In fact, Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.

Fun fact: Jojoba oil similar to natural human skin sebum, so it has a great effect on dry skin. It is also promising with helping to regulate sebum production.

Due to its fatty acid content, Jojoba oil may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing, Skin Conditioning, Smoothing

Centella Asiatica Extract (Centella) is derived from an herb native to Southeast Asia. It is famous for its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties.

Centella is rich in antioxidants and amino acids, such as Madecassic Acid and Asiaticoside.

Studies show the compounds in centella help with:

The combination of all these properties makes centella effective at soothing, hydrating, and protecting the skin.

Other great components of centella include Vitamin A, vitamin C, several B vitamins, and Asiatic Acid.

Fun fact: Centella has been used as a medicine and in food for many centuries. As a medicine, it is used to treat burns, scratches, and wounds.

Learn more about Centella Asiatica Extract

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Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm

Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil

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Tirtir Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm 36 ingredients

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 14 ingredients

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17% use in am

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Tirtir Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm 36 ingredients

4.0 /5

from 5 ratings

Works Well (4) Hydrating (3) Great Value (3)

Shane Jordan

24 days ago

Review

Y’all already know I love me some TirTir! Their products always show up for my thirsty skin, and this balm is no exception. I use it exclusively during my double cleanse routine to break down makeup and sunscreen, and it handles both beautifully. #HolyGrail

The texture? Think silky coconut oil, but smoother. I just scoop out a small amount, rub it between my hands, and apply it to my face—it Show more

#great value

#hydrating

#light

#absorbs well

Tirtir

Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm

Jamie White

8 months ago

Review

Got my makeup off great. Didn’t make my face break out. I love all tIRTIR products and so far this is a great addition to my skin care routine.

#hydrating

#light

#light scent

#works well

Tirtir

Hydro Boost Enzyme Cleansing Balm

SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil 14 ingredients

2.7 /5

from 108 ratings

Broke Me Out (49) Works Well (35) Light (33)

zahra ghorbani

3 months ago

Review

If u have fungal acne don’t even think about buying this it will break you out!!! Otherwise if you don’t it’s clog pore free so feel free to use

#broke me out

#doesn't work

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Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil

Pronicio

12 months ago

Review

Too much influence!!! I confess I've been influenced a lot about this product on social networks. It was sold to me as being very good for sensitive skin and skin with acne, that it would make our blackheads go away and deep clean our ports and sebaceous filaments, I tested many cleansing oils and almost all of them gave me breakouts.
It's said that if you cleanse well, emulsify correctly and Show more

#broke me out

#irritating

#light

#strong scent

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Light Cleansing Oil