Balance Me Tri-Molecular Hyaluronic Serum

Balance Me Tri-Molecular Hyaluronic Serum

Efficacy37/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Glycerin, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid + 4 more
Works
What the product description says
“Designed to replenish hydration and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, with 98% natural ingredients.”
Source: Lookfantastic

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).

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.4–6.6%
Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin~2.6–4%
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighAttracts water into the upper layer of the skin~2–3%
Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~1.6–2.4%
Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.7%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.35–0.8%
Anti-aging
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
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What the product description says
“Designed to replenish hydration and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, with 98% natural ingredients.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally 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~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
11 strong irritants: Rosa centifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil + 9 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa centifolia flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.1%est.
Citrus aurantium amara flower oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Achillea millefolium oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragranceHigh~1–1.5%est.
Anthemis nobilis flower oilAn essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skinHigh~0.6–1.4%est.
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~0.35–0.85%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
FarnesolAdded to create a nice product smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerAttracts water into the upper layer of the skinMedium~2–3%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally 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 skinMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.
Dehydroacetic acidA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Polysorbate 20~3.3–4.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~2.6–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin

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Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~2–3%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium hyaluronate~1.6–2.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Rosa centifolia flower oil~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil. Can be irritating

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Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Achillea millefolium oil~1–1.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essential oil that is used as a fragrance

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Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.6–1.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

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

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Nardostachys jatamansi root oil~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Pelargonium roseum leaf oil~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.85%
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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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

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

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~0.35–0.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium isostearate~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ethylhexyl stearate~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Benzyl alcohol~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Dehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Limonene~0.15–0.5%
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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Geraniol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alcohol~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

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

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Linalool~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Farnesol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Added to create a nice product smell. Can be irritating

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Citral~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Sodium hyaluronate, Rosa centifolia flower oil, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil, Achillea millefolium oil, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Nardostachys jatamansi root oil, Pelargonium roseum leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Xanthan gum, Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, Sodium isostearate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Limonene, Geraniol, Alcohol, Linalool, Citronellol, Sodium hydroxide, Farnesol, Citral

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