Name: Balance Me - Clearer Skin Edit
Brand: Balance Me

What can the product work for?

Works for

Cleansing

Does not work for

Anti-blemish
Exfoliation

Cleansing

What does the product description say?

Pure Skin Face Wash 20ml A Balance Me bestseller, this sulphate-free cleansing jelly refreshes skin without stripping its moisture and natural oils.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, polyglyceryl-4 caprylate, polyglyceryl-4 laurate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, sorbitan laurate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

sodium stearoyl glutamate 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps oil and water mix together

sorbitan laurate 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps water and oil mix together

xanthan gum 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Used to create a thicker product consistency

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

especially blemish-prone, dehydrated and dull skin.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

This product contains ingredients (zinc pca) that could help reduce blemishes and clogged pores in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

zinc pca 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

salicylic acid 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

gluconolactone 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

Exfoliation

What does the product description say?

A signature bio-active pre and probiotic complex works to protect skin from the damaging effects of pollution, while willow bark and PHAs gently exfoliate to restore radiance.

Source: Lookfantastic CA

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

salix nigra bark extract 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid

gluconolactone 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

salicylic acid 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)

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centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces irritation, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

gluconolactone 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation

A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) that helps shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. Is believed to be genter than AHAs. It helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can stimulate production of skin's own hyaluronic acid resulting in improved hydration levels. It has been shown to be helpful against acne and clogged pores if used consistently (e.g over a period of 12 weeks) in high enough concentration. It can help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin tone with long-term application. Can help neutralize free radicals

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Potential irritants

citrus aurantium flower oil 1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

anthemis nobilis flower oil 0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin

Comodogenic ingredients

chondrus crispus powder 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

cetearyl alcohol 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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water 40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

polyglyceryl-4 caprylate 3.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Cleansing

glycerin 3.5% - 5.3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Polyglyceryl-4 caprylate, Glycerin, Tripeptide-29, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Pisum sativum extract, Rubus fruticosus leaf extract, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Maltodextrin, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Sodium chloride, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Farnesol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Benzyl benzoate, Water, Decyl glucoside, Lauryl glucoside, Oryza sativa bran oil, Glycerin, Potato starch modified, Xanthan gum, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Picea abies extract, Boswellia carterii gum oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Cymbopogon martini oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus aurantium amara leaf/twig oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Water, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Salix nigra bark extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Centella asiatica extract, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Caffeine, Tilia cordata flower extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Tocopherol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hydroxide, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate, Unknown, Water, Oryza sativa bran oil, Glycerin, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Picea abies extract, Iris florentina root extract, Papaver rhoeas flower extract, Kunzea ericoides leaf oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Eugenia caryophyllus bud oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Chondrus crispus powder, Xanthan gum, Sclerotium gum, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Sorbitan laurate, Dilauryl citrate, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Polyglyceryl-4 laurate, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Eugenol, Geraniol, Citronellol, Cream, Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Coco-caprylate, Oryza sativa bran oil, Squalane, Olea europaea fruit oil, Zinc pca, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Lactobacillus, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Polymnia sonchifolia root juice, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Gluconolactone, Salix nigra bark extract, Mel, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Honey, Picea abies extract, Rubus fruticosus leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Tilia cordata flower extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Litsea cubeba fruit oil, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Sodium hydroxide, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Benzyl benzoate, Geraniol, Benzyl salicylate

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Key ingredients	salicylic acid gluconolactone +28 more	Common: salicylic acid gluconolactone +3 more Other: niacinamide ceramide eop +10 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +2 more Other: lactic acid cocamidopropyl betaine +1 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +2 more Other: urea panthenol +4 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +3 more Other: glycolic acid linoleic acid +5 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +3 more Other: galactoarabinan	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +1 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid zinc gluconate +5 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +2 more Other: sodium lactate coco-glucoside	Common: salicylic acid glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide phyllanthus emblica fruit extract +8 more	Common: salicylic acid centella asiatica extract +2 more Other: betaine sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +102 more	sodium methyl cocoyl taurate Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +10 more	hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +5 more	menthol Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	limonene Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +4 more	alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +9 more	sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-4 caprylate Has skin benefit? +156 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium lauroyl sarcosinate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium cocoamphoacetate Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium laureth sulfate Has skin benefit? +17 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? sorbitol Has skin benefit? +11 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +20 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +18 more

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