Balea Beauty Expert Calming Serum With Ceramide Complex
Works for
Anti-agingPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil, TocopherolNot delivered
“3% Ceramide Complex – perfume-free – enriched with valuable phospholipids and omega fatty acids – calming effect – can counteract signs of skin aging – for a relaxed and supple skin feeling Application.”
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.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“This makes your complexion appear more even and smooth.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Linoleic acid, Ceramide np + 11 moreWorks well
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.
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: linolenic acid, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide ng, ceramide np, linoleic acid
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateLinoleic acid~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An excellent emollient. Helps soften the skin, restore its barrier function, and can help to calm down inflammation. It can be helpful to prevent blemishes and clogged pores
More about Linoleic acidGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilInulin~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSclerotium gum~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharideStearyl alcohol~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholPhospholipids~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateCeramide np~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npPolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.15–0.65%
Cetearyl alcohol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 alcoholLinolenic acid~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and calm down inflammation
More about Linolenic acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%
Ceramide ng~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngCitric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTocopherol~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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Linoleic acid, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Inulin, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium gum, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Stearyl alcohol, Phospholipids, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Ceramide np, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Cetearyl alcohol, Linolenic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide ng, Citric acid, Tocopherol
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| BaleaBeauty Expert Calming Serum With Ceramide ComplexYOUR PRODUCT | Skinbetter ScienceEven Tone Correcting Serum | Transparent LabCeramide Repair Serum - Transparent Lab | colibri skincareBarrier Booster | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 49% | 48% |
| Price | — | — | $29.35 | $18.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Alpha-Arbutin | Madecassoside | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Balea - Beauty Expert Calming Serum With Ceramide Complex" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.10% - 0.40% and ceramide np 0.30% - 0.70%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Another helpful ingredient in this product is Linoleic Acid. It is one of the fatty acids naturally present in skin. It is part of the skin barrier. Preliminary research shows that it might be able to reduce clogged pores.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
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