Works for
MoisturizingBifida ferment lysate, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment + 10 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructooligosaccharides, fructose.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Bifida ferment lysate, Lactobacillus ferment + 2 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (bifida ferment lysate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPentylene glycol~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolBifida ferment lysate~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect
More about Bifida ferment lysateSaccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermented sweet black tea. There is no studies on particular benefits of this ingredient in skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin, and might have some anti-oxidant effect. It is used in skincare for mostly marketing purposes because of the popularity of kombucha drinks
More about Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea fermentInulin~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinFructooligosaccharides~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesBeta vulgaris root extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractMaltodextrin~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinLactobacillus ferment~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentFructose~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructoseGlycerin~0.45–1.05%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- 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 glycolHydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help to reduce inflammation in skin, but solid research is lacking
More about Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acidAscorbyl palmitate~0.3–0.75%
- 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 palmitateAvena sativa leaf extract~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrateCellulose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseCellulose gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCitric acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolAcetic acid~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactic acid~0.05–0.1%
- 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 acidPotassium lactate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Pentylene glycol, Bifida ferment lysate, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black tea ferment, Inulin, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta vulgaris root extract, Maltodextrin, Lactobacillus ferment, Fructose, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, Ascorbyl palmitate, Avena sativa leaf extract, Saccharomyces ferment lysate filtrate, Cellulose, Cellulose gum, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Acetic acid, Xanthan gum, Lactic acid, Potassium lactate, Sodium hydroxide
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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.
| Nø CosmeticsLiquid BalancerYOUR PRODUCT | Purcell24/7 Colostrum Pore Defence Ampoule With Pixcell Biom 55ml | XenoLean Back - Serum-Gel - hemmt Pickel und Rötungen + Healthy Aging | AvoskinYour Skin Bae Azeclair 10% + Kombucha 3% + Niacinamide 2.5% Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 31% | 28% | 28% |
| Price | — | $21.42 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 2 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"No Cosmetics - Liquid Balancer" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 0.45% - 1.05%, fructose 0.50% - 1.15%, lactobacillus ferment 0.60% - 1.40% and fructooligosaccharides 1.40% - 2.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4Bifidobacterium longumlysate, a new ingredient forreactive skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 6
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