Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide + 6 moreWorks
“Boosts hydration and helps prevent moisture loss”
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.
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.
ExfoliationAllantoin, Lactic acidNot delivered
“Benefit Balance is an uber hydrating Antioxidant Toning Mist that gently exfoliates and hydrates skin,”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glutathione + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (glutathione) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glutathione, Camellia sinensis leaf extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glutathione
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 moreMay help
“This antioxidant blend also helps to defend against free-radical damage, reducing signs of aging.”
This product contains glutathione. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Hamamelis virginiana water, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Hamamelis virginiana water~22–33%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating
More about Hamamelis virginiana waterWater~11–17%
Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 20~3.1–4.7%
Calendula officinalis flower extract~2.3–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractCassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideCamellia sinensis leaf extract~1.4–2.2%
- 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 extractAloe barbadensis leaf juice~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceButyrospermum parkii butter~1.3–1.9%
- 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 butterCitrus paradisi peel oil~0.85–1.3%
Santalum spicata wood oil~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lactic acid~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidGlucuronic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinMenthol~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
Glutathione~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A peptide that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and reduce melanin production resulting in skin lightening effect and reduction in hyperpigmentation. It can also help attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlutathioneEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.5%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseBenzoic acid~0.1–0.3%
Alcohol denat.~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Hamamelis virginiana water, Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 20, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Citrus paradisi peel oil, Santalum spicata wood oil, Lactic acid, Glucuronic acid, Allantoin, Menthol, Glutathione, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzoic acid, Alcohol denat., Sodium hydroxide
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| CosMedixBenefit BalanceYOUR PRODUCT | Urban Skin RxEven Tone Resurfacing Peel Pads | ZO Skin HealthExfoliation Accelerator | endota spaPriming Treatment Toner | |
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| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 56% |
| Price | $42.00 | — | $92.00+$50.00 | $22.12−$19.88 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 7 | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Retinyl Palmitate | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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