Balea Men Energy Face Cream Anti Fatigue Booster
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks well
“It moisturizes 24h, tones the skin and revitalizes it noticeably.”
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cetearyl alcohol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Rosmarinus officinalis extract + 3 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~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isononyl isononanoate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateEthylhexyl salicylate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylatePolyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate~1.7–2.5%
Alcohol denat.~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Cetearyl alcohol~1.3–2%
- 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 alcoholCaffeine~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeinePanthenol~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolTaurine~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Could be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, evening out the skin tone and neutralizing free radicals, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness
More about TaurineRosmarinus officinalis extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ascorbyl palmitate~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateTocopherol~0.3–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilXanthan gum~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumGellan gum~0.2–0.75%
Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.55%
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidParfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumLimonene~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.25%
Benzoic acid~0.05–0.25%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.05–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, Isononyl isononanoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Alcohol denat., Cetearyl alcohol, Caffeine, Panthenol, Taurine, Rosmarinus officinalis extract, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopheryl acetate, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Xanthan gum, Gellan gum, Tetrasodium edta, Unknown, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Citric acid, Parfum, Limonene, Geraniol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| BaleaMen Energy Face Cream Anti Fatigue BoosterYOUR PRODUCT | Derma EVitamin E 12,000 IU Cream | COSRXMoisturizer The Retinol 0.3 Cream | BABORSkinovage Complex C Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 64% | 63% |
| Price | — | $15.00 | $26.95 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 6 | 4 of 6 | 4 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Retinol | Retinyl Palmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Balea - Men Energy Face Cream Anti Fatigue Booster" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.80% - 1.25%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Cosmeceuttical Critigue: Taurinemdedge.com
- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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