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Balea Lovely Rose Hand Cream
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Balea Lovely Rose Hand Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 4 more
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What the product description says
“Lovely Rose Hand Cream”
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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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~1.5–2.2%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4–6.1%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~3.8–5.6%
Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~2.2–3.3%
Isopropyl palmitate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency~2–3.1%
Rosa damascena flower waterEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating~1.2–1.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.95%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.75%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.65%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.5%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~2–3.1%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~1.5–2.2%est.
Sodium cetearyl sulfateHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~0.95–1.45%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.
Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~2–3.1%est.
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~2.2–3.3%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~3.8–5.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Cetearyl alcohol~2.2–3.3%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

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

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Isopropyl palmitate~2–3.1%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Polyglyceryl-3 distearate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.5–2.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Rosa damascena flower water~1.2–1.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium cetearyl sulfate~0.95–1.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Parfum~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citric acid~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Linalool~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Citronellol~0.15–0.65%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Sorbic acid~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Isopropyl palmitate, Polyglyceryl-3 distearate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Rosa damascena flower water, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium cetearyl sulfate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum, Citric acid, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Potassium sorbate, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Hexyl cinnamal, Sorbic acid

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  3. 3
    Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
  4. 4
    Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  5. 5
    Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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