PRODUCT REVIEW
Balea Beauty Expert Cleansing Balm
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What can the product work for?
Works for
Cleansing
What does the product description say?
Beauty Expert Cleansing Balm
cetearyl alcohol
3.2% -
4.8%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
glyceryl behenate
2.8% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Used to create a thicker product consistency and help soften the upper layer of the skin
hydrogenated castor oil
2.3% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 4
Potential irritants
glycine soja oil
22% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
laureth-4
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
22% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
laureth-4
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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User reviews (1)
Recommend
1 review
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How stripping does it feel?
1 review
Squeaky clean feeling
Not stripping
How well does it remove makeup?
1 review
Doesn't remove makeup
Removes light makeup
Removes waterproof makeup
How would you describe the foam?
1 review
No foam
Light foam
A lot of foam
How would you describe the smell?
1 review
No smell
Light fragrance
Strong fragrance
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
hydrogenated castor oil
2.3% -
3.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
butyrospermum parkii butter
1.5% -
2.2%
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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Potential irritants
glycine soja oil
22% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
laureth-4
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
22% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
laureth-4
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
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All ingredients
glycine soja oil
22% -
34%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
laureth-4
3.4% -
5.1%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing
Helps water and oil mix together
Show more
Ingredient list view
Glycine soja oil, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Laureth-4, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl behenate, Hydrogenated castor oil, Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil
Sources
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Laureths 4 and 23
- Final report on the safety assessment of Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Ricinoleate, Glyceryl Ricinoleate SE, Ricinoleic Acid, Potassium Ricinoleate, Sodium Ricinoleate, Zinc Ricinoleate, Cetyl Ricinoleate, Ethyl Ricinoleate, Glycol Ricinoleate, Isopropyl Ricinoleate, Methyl Ricinoleate, and Octyldodecyl Ricinoleate