Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing11 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
“Shiseido’s IHADA Clear Balm boasts highly purified Vaseline and anti-inflammatory ingredient dipotassium glycyrrhizinate to heal dry and chapped skin, leaving skin smooth, hydrated and protected from external irritants.”
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, butylene 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: methicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: petrolatum
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · 1 ingredient credited for this claimStrong support
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: tranexamic acid
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Tranexamic acid~26–39%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is effective in reducing hyperpigmentation and evening out the skin tone. It can also help in skin barrier recovery. It is used to treat melasma, especially with injections and when taken orally
More about Tranexamic acidPotassium glycyrrhizinate~4.1–6.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Petrolatum~4.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the most effective and the most studied occlusive ingredients that creates a protective layer on top of the skin preventing moisture loss
More about PetrolatumWater~2.8–4.2%
Cyclopentasiloxane~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxanePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~1.6–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoateButylene glycol~1.2–1.8%
- 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 glycolMethicone~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface
More about MethiconeCetyl ethylhexanoate~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateParaffin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinPeg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together
More about Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethiconeGlycerin~0.4–0.9%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl diisostearate~0.45–1.05%
Sodium chloride~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMicrocrystalline wax~0.2–0.75%
Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearateAllantoin~0.1–0.4%
- 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 AllantoinWater~0.1–0.4%
Calcium chloride~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a thicker product consistency. Might be irritating
More about Calcium chlorideMagnesium chloride~0.05–0.25%
Sodium glutamate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium pca~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolZinc oxide~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideIngredient list view
Tranexamic acid, Potassium glycyrrhizinate, Petrolatum, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Butylene glycol, Methicone, Unknown, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Paraffin, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl diisostearate, Unknown, Unknown, Unknown, Sodium chloride, Microcrystalline wax, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Unknown, Allantoin, Water, Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Sodium glutamate, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Zinc oxide
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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.
| ShiseidoIHADA Clear BalmYOUR PRODUCT | KoseCoenRich Q10 Whitening Hand Cream - 2 Types | DermaticaRestoring Ceramide Skin Balm | YourGoodSkinCica Repair Sleep Paste | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 53% | 51% |
| Price | $17.56 | $11.50−$6.06 | $7.95−$9.61 | $7.50−$10.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 6 | 2 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | Phytosphingosine | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Effect of tranexamic acid on melasma: a clinical trial with histological evaluationonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 2Tranexamic acid accelerates skin barrier recovery and upregulates occludin in damaged skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3
- 4Efficacy and possible mechanisms of topical tranexamic acid in melasmaonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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