Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Glycerin + 13 moreGood evidence
“Homme Balance Emulsion”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy15 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Arnica montana flower extract + 13 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Alcohol denat.~7.3–9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Dipropylene glycol~4.3–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinHydrogenated polydecene~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneButyrospermum parkii butter~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.6–2%
- 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 triglycerideBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane1,2-hexanediol~0.6–0.9%
Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateArnica montana flower extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractArtemisia absinthium extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Achillea millefolium extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractGentiana lutea root extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help strengthen the skin barrier function and improve skin moisture levels
More about Gentiana lutea root extractPotassium pca~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Buddleja davidii extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thymus vulgaris extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Portulaca oleracea extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractMagnolia kobus bark extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Propolis extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A complex substance produced by honey bees. Can have anti-bacterial and some anti-oxidant effect. Is an allergen and can be irritating
More about Propolis extractThujopsis dolabrata branch extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Butylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCetearyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- 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 stearate~0.3–0.5%
- 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 stearatePeg-100 stearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateHydrogenated lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPolysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Sorbitan stearate~0.25–0.45%
Panthenol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolDimethicone~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSilica~0.35–0.65%
Triethanolamine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTrisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Parfum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzyl benzoate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateBenzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Citral~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Dipropylene glycol, Glycerin, Hydrogenated polydecene, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, 1,2-hexanediol, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Sodium hyaluronate, Arnica montana flower extract, Artemisia absinthium extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Gentiana lutea root extract, Potassium pca, Opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, Buddleja davidii extract, Thymus vulgaris extract, Peucedanum ostruthium leaf extract, Portulaca oleracea extract, Magnolia kobus bark extract, Salix alba bark extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Propolis extract, Thujopsis dolabrata branch extract, Chamomilla recutita flower/leaf extract, Butylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan stearate, Panthenol, Dimethicone, Silica, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Trisodium edta, Parfum, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Citral, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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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.
| BEYONDHomme Balance EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | CiracleAnti-Redness K Cream | THE FACE SHOPRice & Ceramide Moisturizing Emulsion 150ml | YUNIActive Calm Firming Facial Moisturiser | |
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| Match | — | 62% | 62% | 61% |
| Price | $33.00 | $22.80−$10.20 | $10.46−$22.54 | $28.79−$4.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 7 | 6 of 7 | 7 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Ceramide Np | Beta-Glucan |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 3
- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
- 6Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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