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Celimax
Dual Barrier Purifying Cleansing Balm
A makeup remover built around Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 16.80 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
How to use
1. Twist the container to grind an adequate amount of product. 2. Apply to the face and gently massage for 1–2 minutes. 3. Add lukewarm water to emulsify, then massage again. 4. Rinse thoroughly with water.
Caution
Apply the product to a small area of skin and observe the skin’s reaction. For External Use Only.
What's inside
Ingredients List
13 trigger at least one check · 9 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Ceramide
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Benefits
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
2,3-Butanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Tocopherol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cholesterol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, PEG-10 Isostearate, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Ingredients Explained
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Emollient
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Ethylhexanoate →PEG-10 Isostearate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-10 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-10 Isostearate →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Polyethylene
Abrasive, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Homopolymer of ethylene monomers
Learn more about Polyethylene →PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate →Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate
Emulsifying
Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate →Sorbitan Sesquioleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Sesquioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Sesquioleate →Glyceryl Caprylate
Deodorant, Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate is the monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid. It conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylate →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →Ceramide NP
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ceramide NP →
Dupes
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- Goodal Heartleaf Hyaluron Soothing Pore Cleansing Oil62% match
- Anua Heartleaf Pore Cleansing Oil Mild60% match