"Balea - Beauty Effect Day Cream" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 0.60% - 0.85%, avobenzone 3.40% - 4.10%, octisalate 4.30% - 5.20% and uvinul t 1.70% - 2.10%.

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 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 from 9.19$ up to 16.95$ in the United States and for 24.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

• Hyaluronic acid actively cushions from the inside as a natural moisturizing factor.

Source: German Drugstore

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: glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

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

sodium hyaluronate 0.4% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 5.1% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

panthenol 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.4% - 4.1%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.6% - 0.85%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

ethylhexyl triazone 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

The active formula with hyaluronic acid and Liftonin®-Xpress effectively reduces wrinkles.

Source: German Drugstore

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.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Smooth, firm and even skin.

Source: German Drugstore

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

panthenol 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

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

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pullulan 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

parfum 0.15% - 0.25%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.5% - 1.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

glycerin 5.1% - 6.3%

Irritation risk:

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

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.3% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, Dicaprylyl ether, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl triazone, Behenyl alcohol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glyceryl stearate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Sodium hyaluronate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Pullulan, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Myristyl myristate, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol

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WIMJ similarity score		52%	66%	65%	64%	62%	62%	62%	62%	62%	62%	61%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +12 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: bakuchiol alpha-arbutin +10 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: centella asiatica extract isopropyl myristate +5 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: paraffinum liquidum cyclopentasiloxane +7 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate carnosine +7 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate laminaria ochroleuca extract +1 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: bisabolol cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +5 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +8 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract lactobacillus +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	linalool Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +12 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	aroma Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +20 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +10 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? bha Has skin benefit? +8 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +16 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more

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