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Dot & Key Strawberry Dew Melt-in-a-Flash Cleansing Balm | Makeup Removing Balm - 70 ml
Dot & Key Strawberry Dew Melt-in-a-Flash Cleansing Balm | Makeup Removing Balm - 70 ml
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WHAT IS IT?
Cleansing Balm with strawberry fruit enzymes and natural plant oils
FEATURES
Melts away dirt, sunscreen & stubborn makeup; deeply cleanses; rinses thoroughly; no residue; does not sting eyes; suitable for daily use; fragrance of fresh strawberry gelato
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Does not sting the eyes
Who Is It For?
What Does It Help With?
Makeup Removal Cleansing Dirt And Sunscreen Removal Skin Softness And DewinessBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Dot & Key Says
Product Description:
A daily cleansing balm that melts away dirt, sunscreen & stubborn makeup in a flash. Packed with strawberry fruit enzymes, vitamins & natural plant oils, it deeply cleanses & rinses thoroughly without any residue for skin that's clean, soft & dewy with the delightful fragrance of fresh strawberry gelato.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Synthetic Wax, Aqua, Steareth-2, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Polysorbate 60, Polyoxyethylene Sorbitol Fatty Acid Esters, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (and) Hydrogenated Soy Polyglycerides (and) C15-23 Alkane, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Argania spinosa (Argan) kernel oil, Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum*, CI 45410, CI 77492
Key Ingredients
strawberry-fruit-enzymes, vitamins, natural-plant-oils
Ingredients Details
Ci 45410
Common Name(s): Ci 45410,approved cosmetic colorant,colour cosmetics pigment
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides colour in cosmetic formulations within the permitted application areas and concentrations specified by fda 21 cfr 73/74 and eu cosmetics regulation annex iv.
Why It's Used: Regulatory compliance requires verifying both the permitted use category (fd&c, d&c, ext. d&c) and the specific application area approval for each colorant in each target market.
How It Works: Colour arises from selective wavelength absorption by the chromophore structure โ electronic transitions (d-orbital for transition metal pigments; ฯโฯ* for organic chromophores) absorb specific visible wavelengths providing the perceived complementary colour.
Typically Found In: Colour cosmetics
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ mineral / metal active
Secondary Functions: Antimicrobial,sebum regulation,antioxidant enzyme cofactor
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Per product type โ check fda/eu permitted list
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Conditional - basis not stated in source record; supplier origin confirmation required to determine what evidence applies
Source Notes: Mineral/inorganic compound. cosmetic or pharmaceutical grade. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating at recommended concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes at recommended concentrations
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile at cosmetic concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,salicylic acid,other actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
All cosmetic colorants in the us require fda batch certification confirming identity and purity per lot โ uncertified batches cannot legally appear in finished us cosmetics. eu annex iv lists permitted colorants with specific maximum concentrations and use restrictions by product category.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Fda 21 cfr 73/74,eu cosmetics regulation annex iv,colorant regulatory review
Ci 77492
Common Name(s): Ci 77492,approved cosmetic colorant,colour cosmetics pigment
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides colour in cosmetic formulations within the permitted application areas and concentrations specified by fda 21 cfr 73/74 and eu cosmetics regulation annex iv.
Why It's Used: Regulatory compliance requires verifying both the permitted use category (fd&c, d&c, ext. d&c) and the specific application area approval for each colorant in each target market.
How It Works: Colour arises from selective wavelength absorption by the chromophore structure โ electronic transitions (d-orbital for transition metal pigments; ฯโฯ* for organic chromophores) absorb specific visible wavelengths providing the perceived complementary colour.
Typically Found In: Colour cosmetics
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ mineral / metal active
Secondary Functions: Antimicrobial,sebum regulation,antioxidant enzyme cofactor
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Per product type โ check fda/eu permitted list
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Conditional - basis not stated in source record; supplier origin confirmation required to determine what evidence applies
Source Notes: Mineral/inorganic compound. cosmetic or pharmaceutical grade. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating at recommended concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes at recommended concentrations
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile at cosmetic concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,salicylic acid,other actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
All cosmetic colorants in the us require fda batch certification confirming identity and purity per lot โ uncertified batches cannot legally appear in finished us cosmetics. eu annex iv lists permitted colorants with specific maximum concentrations and use restrictions by product category.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Fda 21 cfr 73/74,eu cosmetics regulation annex iv,colorant regulatory review
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Common Name(s): Ethylhexyl palmitate,cosmetic active,functional ingredient
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers characteristic cosmetic function at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Selected for functional contribution and formulation compatibility supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class โ physicochemical or biological interaction with skin proteins, lipids, or receptors as documented in peer-reviewed cosmetic literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ethylhexyl palmitate has an established safety and efficacy profile within the cosmetic regulatory framework at standard use concentrations.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,ethylhexyl palmitate technical literature
Garcinia Indica Seed Butter
Common Name(s): Garcinia indica seed butter
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Unverified - supplier confirmation required
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: the record's own source_notes does not assert a non-animal origin, or instructs the reader to verify with the supplier; "yes" asserts knowledge the record does not hold. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 0
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: 2025-01-15
Primary Sources: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature