Works for
CleansingSodium laureth sulfate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 3 moreCan be harsh
“The Balea Shower Cream Milk & Honey combines gentle cleansing with moisturizing care for a soft and comfortable skin feel.”
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: Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal + 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 hydrolysateLac powder~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mel~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelNiacinamide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideOpuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideCitric acid~0.5–0.7%
- 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~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateTocopherol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 ParfumHexyl cinnamal~0.2–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholCitrus aurantium peel oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Limonene~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneSodium 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 10316~0.05–0.1%
- 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, Lac powder, Mel, Niacinamide, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Citric acid, Glycol distearate, Sodium sulfate, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tocopherol, Parfum, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Limonene, 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.
| BaleaMilk Honey Cream ShowerYOUR PRODUCT | BiodermaAtoderm Ultimate Daily Nourishing Pack | OlayFresh Outlast Body Wash Purifying Birch Water & Lavender | BYOMABrightening Body Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 87% | 85% | 82% |
| Price | $1.99 | $17.55+$15.56 | — | $12.99+$11.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 5 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose | Azelaic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Balea - Milk Honey Cream Shower" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Balea - Milk Honey Cream Shower ticks this box. Panthenol, glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and mel in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Mel in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 1.10% - 1.40%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 2.49$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 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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