Balance Me Purify + Clear BHA Exfoliating Concentrate
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Centella asiatica extractWorks well
“Purify + Clear BHA Exfoliating Concentrate”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSalicylic acid, Salix nigra bark extractWorks well
“Purify + Clear BHA Exfoliating Concentrate”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 4 moreWorks
“Our calming and anti-inflammatory blend of bio-active ingredients complement the acids to smooth and hydrate the skin.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, olea europaea fruit oil.
Evens skin toneSalicylic acidNot delivered
“Brightens, hydrates, targets blackheads, spots and blemishes, reduces enlarged pores and inflammation, smooths skin without causing irritation, Skin Concern.”
This product might help improve the skin tone through exfoliation. In other words, it helps to speed up the shedding of cells from the upper layer of the skin, and this might help reduce hyperpigmentation.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, Caffeine + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Centella asiatica extract, TocopherolMay help
This product contains centella asiatica extract. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Tilia cordata flower extract, Litsea cubeba fruit oil + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~4.1–6.2%
Glycerin~3.3–5%
- 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 GlycerinSalicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
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)
More about Salicylic acidSalix nigra bark extract~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractSodium hyaluronate~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateCentella asiatica extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Centella asiatica extractSqualane~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneOlea europaea fruit oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilCaffeine~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineTilia cordata flower extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Litsea cubeba fruit oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil with a lemon-like smell that is extracted from a fruit grown in Asia. Used as a fragrance
More about Litsea cubeba fruit oilCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus grandis peel oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus grandis peel oilCananga odorata flower oil~0.3–0.75%
Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating
More about Lavandula angustifolia flower oilTocopherol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 TocopherolPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.55%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.45%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholFarnesol~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.2%
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateGeraniol~0.01–0.05%
Benzyl salicylate~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
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
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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 MePurify + Clear BHA Exfoliating ConcentrateYOUR PRODUCT | AnuaAzelaic Acid 15+ Intense Calming Serum | BeautycounterCountermatch Intense Moisture Serum | The INKEY List CA360° Acne Clearing Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| Price | — | — | — | $18.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 7 | 5 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 23 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
- 6Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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