Balea

Balea Aloe Vera Body Gel

Name: Balea - Aloe Vera Body Gel
Brand: Balea

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 4 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Balea Aloe Vera Body Gel provides refreshing, lightweight care with up to 48 hours of intensive moisture.”

Source: German Drugstore

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.8–2.7%

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~3.8–5.6%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~3.5–5.2%

AlginEffect: LowUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.25%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderEffect: LowTraditionally 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~0.55–1.3%

Caprylyl glycol· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture~0.1–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 9 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Sodium anisateUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.4–0.9%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~3.5–5.2%est.

Sodium levulinateA preservativeMedium~1.2–1.8%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powderTraditionally 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~0.55–1.3%est.

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.1–0.5%est.

Calcium chlorideHelps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritatingMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.05%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

AlginUsed to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.55–1.25%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~3.8–5.6%

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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Pentylene glycol~3.5–5.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Xanthan gum~1.9–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Panthenol~1.8–2.7%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Sodium levulinate~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Algin~0.55–1.25%

Comedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to thicken product formulation. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder~0.55–1.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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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Sodium anisate~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance

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1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caprylyl glycol~0.1–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Calcium chloride~0.05–0.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating

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Parfum~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citric acid~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Panthenol, Sodium levulinate, Algin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Sodium anisate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Calcium chloride, Parfum, Citric acid

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German Drugstore200 ml

$3.49

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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.

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	BaleaAloe Vera Body GelYOUR PRODUCT	La Roche-PosayCicaplast Gel B5 minii	Soft ServicesSpeed Soak Fast-Absorbing + Hydrating Body Gel Moisturizer	AveenoEczema Therapy Rescue Relief Treatment Gel Cream
Match	—	72%	70%	69%
Price	$3.49	—	$28.00+$24.51	$16.97+$13.48
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 2	2 of 2	2 of 2
Key difference	—	Madecassoside	Anhydroxylitol	Oatmeal Extract
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	Contains drying alcohol
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Product summary

"Balea - Aloe Vera Body Gel" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 2.60% - 4.00% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (panthenol 2.60% - 4.00% and glycerin 3.60% - 5.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.