Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCan be harsh
“Balea Buttermilk & Lemon Cream Shower Gel gently cleanses the body while helping maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: sodium laureth sulfate.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Citrus limon fruit extract, Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~45–55%
Sodium laureth sulfate~10–12%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium chloride~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCocamidopropyl betaine~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCoco-glucoside~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideGlyceryl oleate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinPanthenol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydrogenated starch hydrolysate~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateButyris lac powder~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideCitric acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlycol distearate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateSodium sulfate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.2–0.35%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanillin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pinene~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 10316~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 45100~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium chloride, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Glycerin, Panthenol, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Butyris lac powder, Citrus limon fruit extract, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Citric acid, Glycol distearate, Sodium sulfate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Limonene, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Vanillin, Pinene, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 10316, Ci 45100
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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.
| BaleaButtermilk Lemon Cream ShowerYOUR PRODUCT | ISANAShower Gel Orchid Vanilla | PalmoliveNaturals Body Wash Milk & Cherry Blossom Shower Gel | NiveaNature Fresh Raspberry Shower Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 45% | 45% |
| Price | ≈ $2.01 | $1.99 | — | $19.59≈ +$17.58 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 6 of 8 | 5 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Peg-3 Distearate | Benzophenone-4 | Glyceryl Stearate Se |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Balea - Buttermilk Lemon Cream Shower" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.10% - 1.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
- Humectants (panthenol 1.10% - 1.40% and glycerin 1.70% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 2.49$ up to 27.62$ in the United States, for 31.94CA$ in Canada and for 4.54£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 3Allergen of the Year—Alkyl Glucosidepracticeupdate.com
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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