Glass Skin Cleansing Balm
Cleanser
Updated 10 Dec 2025

Glass Skin Cleansing Balm

Truly
16Ingredients
0EU Banned
5Caution
1.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
1.0/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
Low Allergens2 fragrance allergens
69% Natural25% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated ‘Lavandula Oil/ Extract’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Oil
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Product Type Restrictions

The following ingredients are restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation (Annex III/V) for specific product types — but this product appears to be a Cleanser. Verify compliance.

  • Blue 1 LakeRestricted to hair products
    Hair dye substance in non-oxidative hair dye products

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 5.8 — Optimal
5.8
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 5.8
Active ingredients: Niacinamide
Niacinamide at pH 5.8: optimal range (5–7)
Detected actives & ideal pH
NiacinamidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Sulfate-FreeLikely
No sulfates detected
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Key Actives
Cleansing BalmDetected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

69% natural25% synthetic
11 natural 1 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 16 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural, 6% unknown and 25% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance1 essential oil

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning4:Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Niacinamide
emollient4:Passiflora Edulis Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
binding2:Isopropyl Palmitate, Ozokerite

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Silky oil that emulsifies into a milky texture on contact with water
SpreadabilityEasy
AbsorptionFast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Luminous / radiant — subtle light-reflecting glow

Standard cosmetic feel — no unusual sensory characteristics detected.