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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing18 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Balea Urea Eye Cream with 10% urea provides the sensitive eye area with optimal moisture and gives a soft and supple skin. Dryness lines are reduced.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, pantolactone.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, urea
Anti-aging2 ingredients credited for this claimLimited support
“Balea Urea Eye Cream with 10% urea provides the sensitive eye area with optimal moisture and gives a soft and supple skin. Dryness lines are reduced.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Urea~9.3–11.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaGlycerin~3.9–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinPolyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate~2.8–3.4%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSqualane~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneDecyl cocoate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideGlyceryl stearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePersea gratissima oil~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and could be helpful in repairing its barrier function
More about Persea gratissima oilHydrogenated coco-glycerides~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while creating a nice finish on the skin
More about Hydrogenated coco-glyceridesPanthenol~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSaccharide isomerate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharide isomerateChlorella vulgaris extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractHydrolyzed algin~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Derived from brown algae. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed alginMaris aqua~0.55–0.85%
Sea water~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterGlycine soja sterols~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Glycine soja sterolsGlycine soja oil~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilStearyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholTriacetin~0.45–0.65%
Pantolactone~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneLecithin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHydrogenated palm glycerides citrate~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrateHexyl laurate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateCetearyl alcohol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl oleate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateAcacia senegal gum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps mask the small of other ingredients and improve the product texture
More about Acacia senegal gumSclerotium gum~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumXanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAscorbyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable and can penetrate the skin better than L-Ascorbic acid. It is effective in protecting the skin from free radicals, as well as evening the skin tone, but is less effective in stimulating collagen production compared to L-Ascorbic acid.
More about Ascorbyl palmitateTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 TocopherolSodium citrate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Urea, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-3 dicitrate/stearate, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Decyl cocoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl stearate, Persea gratissima oil, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Panthenol, Saccharide isomerate, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Hydrolyzed algin, Maris aqua, Sea water, Glycine soja sterols, Glycine soja oil, Stearyl alcohol, Triacetin, Pantolactone, Lecithin, Hydrogenated palm glycerides citrate, Hexyl laurate, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl oleate, Acacia senegal gum, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Ascorbyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium citrate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
| BaleaUrea Eye CreamYOUR PRODUCT | M-61Hydraboost Eye Cream | Sea MagikDiamond Age Response Eye Cream | BepantholFace and eye cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 55% | 53% |
| Price | $19.54 | $82.00+$62.46 | $23.73+$4.19 | $33.70+$14.16 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 12 | 6 of 12 | 6 of 12 |
| Key difference | — | Linoleic Acid | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Balea - Urea Eye Cream" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, urea, glycerin, pantolactone and saccharide isomerate in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil, glycine soja sterols, persea gratissima oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride and simmondsia chinensis seed oil) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.70% - 1.00% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 25.10A$ in Australia, for 8.08$ in the United States and for 13.48£ in the United Kingdom.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Topical urea in skincare: A reviewpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2
- 3Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 4
- 5
- 6Final report on the safety assessment of triacetinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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