Balea Ultra Sensitive Cleansing Gel

Balea Ultra Sensitive Cleansing Gel

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Sodium cocoamphoacetate + 5 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Ultra Sensitive Cleansing Gel”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-glucoside, glyceryl caprylate, glyceryl oleate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together~4.5–6.7%
Sodium cocoamphoacetateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam~1–1.5%
Coco-glucosideEffect: HighUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating~0.5–1.1%
Polyglyceryl-4 caprateEffect: High~0.5–1.2%
Glyceryl oleateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.35–0.85%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~0.35–0.85%
Glyceryl caprylateEffect: HighAn emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products~0.2–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
9 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Coco-glucosideUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritatingHigh~0.5–1.1%est.
Glyceryl oleateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~0.35–0.85%est.
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineUsed as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~4.5–6.7%est.
MethylpropanediolHelps dissolve other ingredients in a formulationMedium~2.5–3.8%est.
Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerHelps create a nice product texture. It can be an allergen. It can cause skin irritation when acrylate monomer residue has not been removed during the ingredient manufacturing process. Most reputable cosmetic manufacturers used the purified version of this ingredient that is not irritatingMedium~1.8–2.7%est.
Sodium cocoamphoacetateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foamMedium~1–1.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.3%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6%
Formula
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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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~4.5–6.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together

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Methylpropanediol~2.5–3.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps dissolve other ingredients in a formulation

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Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps create a nice product texture. It can be an allergen. It can cause skin irritation when acrylate monomer residue has not been removed during the ingredient manufacturing process. Most reputable cosmetic manufacturers used the purified version of this ingredient that is not irritating

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Sodium chloride~1.4–2.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Panthenol~1.1–1.7%
Formula
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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Bisabolol~1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-oxidation

An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties

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Sodium cocoamphoacetate~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Creates foam

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Polyglyceryl-4 caprate~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Coco-glucoside~0.5–1.1%
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~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl caprylate~0.2–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Citric acid~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.05–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Tocopherol~0.05–0.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Methylpropanediol, Sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium chloride, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Sodium cocoamphoacetate, Polyglyceryl-4 caprate, Coco-glucoside, Glyceryl oleate, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric acid, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Tocopherol

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