What are the key ingredients in Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm?

Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm contains 19 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Ethylhexyl Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, and more.

Does Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Parfum, Benzyl Alcohol. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm rated?

Safety ratings for Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/avant-skincare-sumptuous-glycolic-acid-hand-balm.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/avant-skincare-sumptuous-glycolic-acid-hand-balm.

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Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm

Updated on: 18/12/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

16 of 19

Skin-Safe

low risk

2 of 19

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 19

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

19 ingredients

2 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains Glycolic Acid. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Ethylhexyl Stearate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider Ingredient Dissolver +1

Cetyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +5

Sorbitol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +1

Cetearyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer Cleansing Surfactant +4

Glyceryl Stearate Citrate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator

Glycolic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer

Cetearyl Glucoside

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Stearyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +6

Cera Alba

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Protective Coating Agent Skin Softener +1

Beeswax

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator Ingredient Binder +2

BHT

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Scent Provider

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Benzyl Alcohol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Fragrance Provider Thickness Regulator +1

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Ethylhexyl Stearate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener
03 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Barrier Creator Fragrance Provider +2
04 Cetyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +6
05 Sorbitol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Skin Enhancer +2
06 Cetearyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +5
07 Glyceryl Stearate Citrate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +1
08 Butyrospermum Parkii Butter	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator
09 Glycolic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer
10 Cetearyl Glucoside	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
11 Stearyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cloudiness Creator +7
12 Cera Alba	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Protective Coating Agent +2
13 Beeswax	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Thickness Regulator +3
14 BHT	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Scent Provider
15 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
16 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
17 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
18 Benzyl Alcohol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Fragrance Provider +2
19 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter

Potential Irritants

2 flagged

Parfum Benzyl Alcohol

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Is Avant Skincare Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 19 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Avant Skincare a good skincare brand?

UK luxury skincare brand offering anti-aging products. Avant Skincare makes products such as Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Avant Skincare.

Is Avant Skincare Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 3 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/glycolic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycolic Acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> and <a href="/ingredient/benzyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Benzyl Alcohol</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Avant Skincare Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 19 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Avant Skincare Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm?

This product is from Avant Skincare. See more products from Avant Skincare.

What are the ingredients in Avant Skincare Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm?

Sumptuous Glycolic Acid Hand Balm contains 19 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/ethylhexyl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Ethylhexyl Stearate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/caprylic-capric-triglyceride" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride</a>, <a href="/ingredient/cetyl-alcohol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Cetyl Alcohol</a> and <a href="/ingredient/sorbitol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sorbitol</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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