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MoisturizingGlycerin, Coco-caprylate + 10 moreWorks
“Hyaluronic Plumping Primer”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingButyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol + 1 moreNot delivered
“Infused with Acacia Gum Complex to plump the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles with a skin-tightening effect.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Alcohol, Rosa centifolia flower oil + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCoco-caprylate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that softens skin and creates a nice product texture
More about Coco-caprylateDistarch phosphate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetearyl alcohol~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMethylheptyl isostearate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acacia senegal gum~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumGlyceryl stearate~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateCetearyl glucoside~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideAlcohol~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholAcmella oleracea extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydrolyzed rhizobian gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus chamaemorus seed oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract that can have some anti-oxidant properties. It helps to preserve product formulations and improve their smell. It can be irritating
More about Rubus chamaemorus seed oilRosa centifolia flower oil~0.2–0.75%
Citrus aurantium flower oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Nardostachys jatamansi root oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPelargonium roseum leaf oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus fruticosus leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa canina fruit oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilAleurites moluccanus seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Aleurites moluccanus seed oilTocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolButyrospermum parkii butter~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterAloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceXanthan gum~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateMaltodextrin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinChondrus crispus powder~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A powder from red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus powderDehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholFarnesol~0.1–0.3%
Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Coco-caprylate, Distarch phosphate, Cetearyl alcohol, Methylheptyl isostearate, Acacia senegal gum, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl glucoside, Alcohol, Acmella oleracea extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed rhizobian gum, Rubus chamaemorus seed oil, Rosa centifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium flower oil, Nardostachys jatamansi root oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Unknown, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium roseum leaf oil, Rubus fruticosus leaf extract, Rosa canina fruit oil, Aleurites moluccanus seed oil, Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xanthan gum, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Maltodextrin, Chondrus crispus powder, Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Balance MeHyaluronic Plumping PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | jane iredaleSmooth Affair Illuminating Glow Face Primer | Tom FordComplexion Enhancing Primer | LancômePrep & Hydrate Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 33% | 29% | 29% |
| Price | — | $23.23 | — | $44.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Arginine | Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Balance Me - Hyaluronic Plumping Primer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.80%, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.40% - 0.90% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 26.00$ up to 28.80$ in the United States, from 19.50£ up to 26.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 36.40CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Physiochemical properties and application of hyaluronic acid: a systematic reviewonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Anthemis nobilis– Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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