Balea Cleansing Mask

Balea Cleansing Mask

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cleansing Mask”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, glyceryl stearate citrate, hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.8–2.7%
Glyceryl stearate citrateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~1.5–2.2%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.95–1.45%
Hydrogenated vegetable glyceridesEffect: HighHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.25%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.3–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Alcohol denat.
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~2.1–3.2%est.
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.95–1.45%est.
Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starchUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.85–1.25%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Decyl oleateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin2/5~5–7.5%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl oleate~5–7.5%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Kaolin~3.7–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~2.8–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

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Alcohol denat.~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Cetyl alcohol~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~1.5–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Zinc oxide~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Coco-glucoside~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating

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Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch~0.85–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides~0.55–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Panthenol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Bisabolol~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Whey protein~0.2–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A protein derived from milk. In skincare products, might help to soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Pantolactone~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl oleate, Kaolin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Alcohol denat., Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Zinc oxide, Coco-glucoside, Dimethylimidazolidinone rice starch, Hydrogenated vegetable glycerides, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Bisabolol, Whey protein, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Pantolactone, Citric acid, Ci 77891

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