Balea

Balea Milk Honey Cream Shower

Name: Balea - Milk Honey Cream Shower
Brand: Balea

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

6 ingredients credited for this claim

Strong support

What the product description says

“Milk Honey Cream Shower”

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

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~1.7–2.1%

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~1.1–1.4%

Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products~1.4–1.7%

MelKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: MediumHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it~0.6–0.9%

NiacinamideUnder-dosedEffect: HighIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production~0.9–1.1%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.25–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 2 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agentHigh~11–14%est.

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~6–7.3%est.

Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~2.3–2.8%est.

Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.9–2.3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Sodium sulfateUsed to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulationsMedium~0.45–0.65%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

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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

Sodium laureth sulfateWorks as a foaming cleansing agent2/5~11–14%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Sodium laureth sulfate~11–14%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Works as a foaming cleansing agent

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~6–7.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium chloride~3.1–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Coco-glucoside~2.3–2.8%

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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Glyceryl oleate~1.9–2.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glycerin~1.7–2.1%

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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Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~1.4–1.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products

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Panthenol~1.1–1.4%

Hero · Moisturizing

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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Niacinamide~0.9–1.1%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-blemishReduces irritationAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessAntibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.65–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Mel~0.6–0.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it

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Lac powder~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Polyquaternium-7~0.5–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish

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Citric acid~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Styrene/acrylates copolymer~0.45–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

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Sodium sulfate~0.45–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.4–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Parfum~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Benzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Limonene~0.15–0.3%

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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Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ci 13015~0.1–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 15510~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ci 16185~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Ingredient list view

Water, Sodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium chloride, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Glycerin, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Mel, Lac powder, Polyquaternium-7, Citric acid, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Sodium sulfate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 13015, Ci 15510, Ci 16185

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Price	$2.49	$34.94+$32.45	$33.34+$30.85	$31.73+$29.24
Shared key ingredients	—	3 of 4	4 of 4	3 of 4
Key difference	—	Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4	Lactic Acid	Glycosyl Trehalose
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "Balea - Milk Honey Cream Shower" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Balea - Milk Honey Cream Shower ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and mel in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Mel in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.