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Why You Can Trust This Product
Oil-based formula — no water means minimal preservation needed. Oat oil is rich in avenanthramides — compounds with documented anti-inflammatory and anti-itch properties. B Corp certified, 99%+ natural, no synthetic fragrance, no parabens.
What makes this cleaner than conventional synthetic surfactant and mineral oil cleansing balms: Every ingredient has a named, verifiable source. No hidden compounds behind the word "fragrance." No synthetic preservatives where plant-based alternatives exist.
Full Ingredient List
Avena Sativa (Oat) Oil, plant-based oils, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
About the Maker
UpCircle is a B Corp certified upcycled beauty brand formulating with ingredients rescued from other industries — coffee grounds from London cafés, fruit stones from food production, baobab from supplements. 99%+ natural, EWG listed, dermatologically approved.
Based in: London UK (ships US from New Jersey)
Certifications: B Corp certified, Leaping Bunny certified, Vegan Society certified
- B Corp certified
- Upcycled ingredients — zero-waste philosophy
- 99%+ natural
- Leaping Bunny + Vegan certified
- 25,000+ five-star reviews
- Featured Forbes, Vogue, Grazia
From the Maker
A multi award-winning everyday cleansing face balm to gently remove makeup (including mascara), pollution and impurities. Skin is deeply cleansed, soothed and hydrated. The balm is dermatologically approved and suitable for all skin types . Apricot powder is combined with skin-calming blackcurrant seed, blue tansy and sea buckthorn oils. Inspiring, upcycling, uplifting: This multi award-winning cleansing balm for sensitive skin is made with the finely-ground powder of discarded apricot stones, a natural by-product of the apricot oil industry and rich in antioxidant Vitamin E. This cleansing face balm was awarded w inner of the CEW Responsibility Award 2022, "Best Value" product in the Women's Running 2020 Awards and bronze for Best Oil Cleanser in the Global Makeup Awards 2022. The UpCircle Promise 100 per cent vegan, cruelty-free dermatologically approved and handmade. Housed in a glass
Product Details
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* About the verification badges:
✓ DRL Verified — Passed Daily Ritual Lab's two-stage AI audit: full ingredient screen against EU CosIng, California Prop 65, and DRL's restricted substance list, plus a social audit of brand integrity, independence, and maker credentials.
✓✓ Double Verified — DRL Verified plus one independent third-party certification (EWG Verified, Leaping Bunny, USDA Organic, Made Safe, or B Corp).
✓✓✓ Triple Verified — DRL Verified plus two or more independent third-party certifications. The highest DRL verification tier.
