"Balea - Rich Day Cream" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this moisturizer does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called" chemical "sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 0.55% - 0.85%, avobenzone 2.00% - 2.40%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.50% and uvinul t 0.60% - 0.90%.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Rich Day Cream

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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, sodium lactate.

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

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

sodium lactate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product

panthenol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% - 2.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 0.55% - 0.85%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

ethylhexyl triazone 0.6% - 0.9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

SPF 15 and UVA protection protects the skin from premature skin ageing caused by light.

Source: German Drugstore

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 7.1% - 8.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Moisturizing

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

panthenol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Reduces redness, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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parfum 0.3% - 0.55%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

alpha-isomethyl ionone 0.15% - 0.25%

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A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

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

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water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 7.1% - 8.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Anti-blemish, Anti-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

glycerin 4.2% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Dicaprylyl ether, Glyceryl stearate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Polyglyceryl-6 palmitate/succinate, Sodium phenylbenzimidazole sulfonate, C12-13 alkyl lactate, Tocopheryl acetate, Panthenol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl triazone, Cetearyl alcohol, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Sodium lactate, Sodium carbomer, Disodium edta, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol

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WIMJ similarity score		54%	67%	67%	64%	62%	62%	62%	62%	62%	61%	61%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 15
Key ingredients	panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +1 more Other: madecassoside centella asiatica extract +5 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: centella asiatica extract isopropyl myristate +5 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +4 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: bisabolol butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +5 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract lactobacillus +1 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide sodium ascorbyl phosphate +7 more	Common: panthenol tocopherol +3 more Other: urea linoleic acid +20 more	Common: panthenol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter camellia sinensis leaf extract +7 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +18 more	melissa officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	citral Has skin benefit? alpha-isomethyl ionone Has skin benefit? +24 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +25 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +28 more

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