Works for
MoisturizingPolyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glycerin + 6 moreWorks
“The formula has an antioxidant effect, protects the skin from harmful environmental influences and provides intensive moisture.”
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, caprylyl glycol.
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: prunus armeniaca kernel oil, polyglyceryl-6 stearate.
Anti-agingAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate ~1.4–2.1%, below the ~5% it needsUnder-dosed
“Fine lines and wrinkles are smoothed out, making the skin look visibly smoother.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Dicaprylyl ether~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherPentylene glycol~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-6 stearate~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 stearateGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAscorbyl tetraisopalmitate~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative. Studies show that is might be effective in reducing hyperpigmentation, but there are no studies confirming that it is effectively converted into the bioavailable form of Vitamin C in skin. It is not clear how this derivative compares in effectiveness to the topical application of bioavailable form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
More about Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitatePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolParfum~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSclerotium gum~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions
More about Sclerotium gumStearyl alcohol~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholAscorbyl palmitate~0.4–0.95%
- 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 palmitateXanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLimonene~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimonenePolyglyceryl-6 behenate~0.3–0.7%
Potassium cetyl phosphate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphate1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.6%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMalpighia glabra fruit juice~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Benzyl salicylate~0.05–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 TocopherolGeraniol~0.05–0.1%
Citral~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Sclerotium gum, Stearyl alcohol, Ascorbyl palmitate, Xanthan gum, Limonene, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Malpighia glabra fruit juice, Maltodextrin, Sodium hydroxide, Linalool, Benzyl salicylate, Tocopherol, Geraniol, Citral
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| BaleaVitamin C Face SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Teoxane (Teosyal Cosmeceuticals)Teoxane RHA Vit C Serum | Synergie SkinEffica C | MANTLETHE WOW SERUM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 61% | 61% |
| Price | — | $120.31 | $90.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Glutathione | Betaine | Beta-Sitosterol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Balea - Vitamin C Face Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 7.89$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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