Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 8 moreWorks well
“Balea Aqua Moisturizing Cream Gel combines lightweight care with a refreshing skin feel. Developed for normal skin, the fast-absorbing formula provides moisture without a lengthy wait before the next step in your morning routine.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Formulated with hyaluronic acid and thermal water, this cream gel helps hydrate the skin and soften the appearance of fine lines caused by dryness.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinC12-15 alkyl benzoate~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
More about C12-15 alkyl benzoateAlcohol denat.~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Cetyl alcohol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholCaprylyl caprylate/caprate~1.8–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylyl caprylate/caprateXanthan gum~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citratePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMyristyl alcohol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholPanthenol~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolParfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCaprylyl glycol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMyristyl glucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Linalool~0.1–0.45%
Limonene~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitrus aurantium peel oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidDimethyl phenethyl acetate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl cedrene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolCi 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Alcohol denat., Cetyl alcohol, Caprylyl caprylate/caprate, Xanthan gum, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Phenoxyethanol, Myristyl alcohol, Panthenol, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Myristyl glucoside, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium benzoate, Linalool, Limonene, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Citric acid, Dimethyl phenethyl acetate, Acetyl cedrene, Tocopherol, Ci 42090
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| BaleaAqua Moisture Creme GelYOUR PRODUCT | KORRESSantorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream | ApolivaHydration Fuktcreme Rich | M. AsamVitamin C Face & Body Moisturizing Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 71% | 68% | 67% |
| Price | $3.49 | $36.70+$33.21 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"Balea - Aqua Moisture Creme Gel" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (panthenol, aphanizomenon flos-aquae extract, glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). C12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylyl caprylate/caprate, caprylyl glycol and dicaprylyl ether in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.85% - 1.25%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 4.99$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Cosmetic allergy from myristyl alcoholncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
- 4Patch testing with myristyl alcoholresearchgate.net
- 5Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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