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The Inkey List Mini Oat Cleansing Balm

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The Inkey List

Mini Oat Cleansing Balm

cleanser · 50 ml · Skincare

The Inkey List Mini Oat Cleansing Balm is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list, with vitamin C and vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains mineral oil & petrolatum (Cera Microcristallina).

  • Fragrance-free
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Mini Oat Cleansing Balm

  • Vitamin C

    An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

18 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
  2. 2PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
  3. 3Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel OilOat Kernel Oil is a plant oil pressed from the kernel of the oat grain. It mainly…
  4. 4Cera MicrocristallinaCera Microcristallina is a fine-grained wax refined from petroleum. It thickens…Mineral oil & petrolatum
  5. 5Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
  6. 6Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
  7. 7Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
  8. 8Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
  9. 9Polyglyceryl-4 CapratePolyglyceryl-4 Caprate is a gentle nonionic emulsifier made from polyglycerol and…
  10. 10Jojoba EstersJojoba esters are a light, wax-like mix of long-chain fatty esters, derived from the…
  11. 11PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  12. 12Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  13. 13Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seaberry) Fruit Oil
  14. 14TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  15. 15Polyglycerin-3
  16. 16Acacia Decurrens (Early Green Wattle) Flower Wax
  17. 17Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
  18. 18Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/5060879828872, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceNone listed—
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumContainsCera Microcristallina (#4)
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inkey List Mini Oat Cleansing Balm fragrance-free?

Yes. The Inkey List Mini Oat Cleansing Balm lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does The Inkey List Mini Oat Cleansing Balm contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does The Inkey List Mini Oat Cleansing Balm pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy. Key ingredients: Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

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