The Inkey List

Oat Cleansing Balm

CleanserBudgetEvening only
A colloidal-oat cleansing balm that melts into an oil. Strong first-cleanse for SPF and makeup removal, gentle on reactive skin. Needs a second cleanse for residue removal.

What this is good for

✓ Great forsensitiveDamaged Barrier

Ingredient stack

Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.

Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on.

~50–80%Caprylic/Capri…
~5–25%Cetyl Ethylhex…
~3–10%Sorbitan Sesqu…
~2–6%Ethylhexyl Pal…
~1.5–4%Beeswax
~1–2%3 ingredients
~1–2%Colloidal Oatm…
~1–2%Panthenol
~1–2%Avena Sativa (…
≤ 1% each3 more ingredients below 1%
position-estimated %1% regulatory line

What's actually doing the work

Colloidal Oatmeal
Avena Sativa / Avenanthramides / FDA Skin Protectant
Botanical
FDA-approved as an OTC skin protectant. Contains beta-glucan (barrier-forming polysaccharide), avenanthramides (oat polyphenols with anti-inflammatory and antihistaminic effects), lipids matching skin's composition, and proteins. Clinically demonstrated efficacy for eczema, contact dermatitis, psoriasis and post-radiation skin changes.

Routine placement

Evening only

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Put this in context

Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.