Balea

Balea Moisturizing Night Cream

Name: Balea - Moisturizing Night Cream
Brand: Balea

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 7 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Balea Moisturizing Night Cream provides intensive hydration while you sleep.”

Source: German Drugstore

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice.

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

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.5–1.15%

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances 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~4–5.9%

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~2.8–4.2%

Cetearyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~1.8–2.7%

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1.5–2.2%

Aloe barbadensis leaf juice· HumectantEffect: LowTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~6.1–9.2%

Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.2%

Glyceryl stearate citrate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~1.3–1.9%

Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1–1.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

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

High risk

We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.4–0.95%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.3%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~6.1–9.2%est.

HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.35–0.8%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

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~1.8–2.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.1–9.2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~4–5.9%

Key active

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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Glycerin~2.8–4.2%

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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Ethylhexyl stearate~2.2–3.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cetearyl alcohol~1.8–2.7%

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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Cetyl alcohol~1.5–2.2%

Key active

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~1.3–1.9%

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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Glyceryl stearate~1–1.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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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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Panthenol~0.5–1.15%

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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Parfum~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.4–0.95%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

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.

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Xanthan gum~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Linalool~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Linalyl acetate~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Amyl salicylate~0.1–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Limonene~0.1–0.3%

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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Citrus aurantium peel oil~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Vanillin~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Pinene~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

More about Pinene

Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Glyceryl stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl acetate, Xanthan gum, Linalool, Linalyl acetate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Amyl salicylate, Limonene, Citrus aurantium peel oil, Vanillin, Pinene

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	BaleaMoisturizing Night CreamYOUR PRODUCT	Derma EHydrating Night Cream	Biovène BarcelonaHYALURONIC NIGHT GLOW Restore Hydration Night Cream	MuradHydro-Dynamicreg; Ultimate Moisture
Match	—	71%	70%	70%
Price	≈ $3.92	$19.17≈ +$15.25	$33.11≈ +$29.19	$39.77≈ +$35.85
Shared key ingredients	—	2 of 2	2 of 2	2 of 2
Key difference	—	Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract	Niacinamide	Retinyl Palmitate
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Product summary

"Balea - Moisturizing Night Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, arginine, glycerin, sodium lactate and aloe barbadensis leaf juice 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). Emollients in this formulation (arginine, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, caprylyl glycol and glyceryl stearate citrate) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

Ingredient callouts

An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 0.45% - 1.10%. 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: lecithin

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.