Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingArginine/lysine polypeptide, Oenothera biennis oil + 8 moreStrong evidence
“Balea Beauty Collagen Night Cream provides rich overnight care for skin showing signs of aging. The formula features Acacia Collagen, a plant-based collagen alternative , and is designed to support skin firmness and elasticity while providing long-lasting moisture.”
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, myristyl myristate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: arginine/lysine polypeptide
Anti-agingArginine/lysine polypeptide, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilModerate evidence
“Acacia Collagen helps protect the skin barrier and maintain hydration, while an arginine/lysine polypeptide collagen booster complements the anti-aging formula.”
This product contains arginine/lysine polypeptide. 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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~4.4–6.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateMyristyl myristate~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePentaerythrityl distearate~1.7–2.6%
Cetyl phosphate~1.5–2.2%
Cetearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMacadamia integrifolia seed oil~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Macadamia integrifolia seed oilStearyl alcohol~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholParfum~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcacia seyal gum extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arginine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineBehenyl alcohol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholOenothera biennis oil~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about Oenothera biennis oilTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateXanthan gum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumArginine/lysine polypeptide~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Arginine/lysine polypeptideSclerotium gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateCitric acid~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.3%
Sorbic acid~0.05–0.25%
Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Amyl salicylate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Myristyl myristate, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Cetyl phosphate, Cetearyl alcohol, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Stearyl alcohol, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Acacia seyal gum extract, Arginine, Behenyl alcohol, Oenothera biennis oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Arginine/lysine polypeptide, Sclerotium gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sorbic acid, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Amyl 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.
| BaleaBeauty Collagen Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT | TIRTIRMatcha Calming Cream 50ml | TOSOWOONGReal Collagen Fit | ZelensPeptide Complex - Restructuring Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | $7.49 | $23.14+$15.65 | $17.90+$10.41 | $153.74+$146.25 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-2 | Niacinamide | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Balea - Beauty Collagen Night Cream" works well for improving skin hydration The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Humectants in this product (arginine and glycerin) 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). Oenothera biennis oil, arginine, myristyl myristate, cetearyl alcohol and macadamia integrifolia seed oil 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
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (arginine/lysine polypeptide 0.10% - 0.50%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
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Sources cited in this review
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