DAY MELT
$ 56
INGREDIENTS
“Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Triethylhexanoin, Cellulose, Polyethylene, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Water, Caprylyl
Methicone, Tocopherol, Fragrance, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ethylhexylglycerin”
PROS
• Efficient at dissolving heavy makeup and sunscreen
• Smooth, balm-to-oil texture with easy rinse-off
• Contains some nourishing oils (olive)
CONS
• PEG-derived emulsifiers with contamination risk
• Polyethylene microplastics environmentally harmful, non-biodegradable
• Synthetic fragrance (undisclosed composition) strong sensitization and hormonal-disruption potential
• Silicone derivative (Caprylyl Methicone) creates false smoothness
• Offers little nutritive or barrier benefit despite premium pricing
BEST FOR SKIN TYPE
Not recommended for any skin type within a Functional Beauty routine. May be tolerated by resilient skin for occasional makeup removal but unsuitable for daily or long-term use.
FINAL VERDICT
The Isla Day Melt Cleansing Balm exemplifies the disconnect between luxury branding and ingredient transparency. Though marketed as minimalist, it relies on synthetic polymers, silicones, PEGs, and fragrance all of which pose cumulative irritation and environmental concerns. For those prioritizing long-term skin health, this formula is best avoided in favor of biodegradable, fragrance-free oil cleansers.
PRODUCT NAME
DAY MELT
BRAND NAME
ISLA
STAR RATING
QUICK VERDICT:
A synthetic-heavy balm with microplastics, PEGs, and fragrance, falling short of clean or barrier-safe standards.
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