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Balance Me Super Firming Body Oil
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Balance Me Super Firming Body Oil

Efficacy50/100IrritancyHigh
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2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil + 3 more
Good evidence
What the product description says
“Infused with Macadamia and Sweet Almond Oils, the lightweight, non-greasy blend replenishes and hydrates dry skin, whilst Wheat Germs provide anti-ageing properties to help firm and plump.”
Source: Mankind

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, triticum vulgare germ oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~4–6%
Triticum vulgare germ oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).~8.5–12.8%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~4.9–7.4%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~2.5–3.8%
Anti-aging
Tocopherol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil
Moderate evidence
What the product description says
“Infused with Macadamia and Sweet Almond Oils, the lightweight, non-greasy blend replenishes and hydrates dry skin, whilst Wheat Germs provide anti-ageing properties to help firm and plump.”
Source: Mankind

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~2.5–3.8%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
No evidence
What the product description says
“Restore softness and suppleness with Balance Me's Super Toning Body Oil ; a 100% natural, spa-inspired formula that delivers multiple benefits to improve skin tone and texture.”
Source: Mankind

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Triticum vulgare germ oil + 2 more
Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~2.5–3.8%
Triticum vulgare germ oilEffect: LowA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).~8.5–12.8%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation~1.3–2%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilA plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivityHigh~1.9–2.8%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~1.3–2%est.
Lavandula angustifolia flower oilA fragrant plant oil, can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.9–1.35%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.15%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.35–0.8%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~4.9–7.4%est.
Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~4–6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Triticum vulgare germ oilA good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).3/5~8.5–12.8%est.
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Ingredients

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–38%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Triticum vulgare germ oil~8.5–12.8%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A good emoillient. Contains vitamin E which can help neutralise free radicals, however the oil is unstable. Avoid if you have gluten or wheat sensitivity (including food allergies).

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Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~4.9–7.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4–6%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Tocopherol~2.5–3.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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

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Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~1.9–2.8%
Irritant · high
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

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Juniperus communis fruit oil~1.3–2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~1.3–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

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Lavandula angustifolia flower oil~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrant plant oil, can be irritating

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Limonene~0.9–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Geraniol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Triticum vulgare germ oil, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Juniperus communis fruit oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Lavandula angustifolia flower oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Geraniol, Citronellol

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oilsmdpi.com
  2. 2
    Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
  3. 3
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europesciencedirect.com
Balance Me Super Firming Body Oil
Balance MeSuper Firming Body Oil
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