THE FACE SHOP

THE FACE SHOP Dr Belmeur Clarifying Balancing Water Cream

Name: THE FACE SHOP - Dr Belmeur Clarifying Balancing Water Cream
Brand: THE FACE SHOP

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Beta-glucan + 8 more

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What the product description says

“Dr Belmeur Clarifying Balancing Water Cream”

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

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).

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency~0.05–0.2%

Beta-glucanKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.35–0.8%

GlycoproteinsKey activeEffect: High~0.1–0.4%

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~0.9–1.35%

TrehaloseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin~2–2.9%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.6–7%

Caprylyl methiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin~2.7–4%

Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethiconeEffect: LowHelp improve the product's texture~1.1–1.7%

Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed 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~3.6–5.3%

Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.3–1.9%

Exfoliation

Not advertised by the brand · Hydroxyethyl urea

Strong evidence

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: hydroxyethyl urea.

Hydroxyethyl ureaKey activeEffect: HighA derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients~0.9–1.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 3 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.55–1.35%est.

Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.05–0.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.6–7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Butylene glycol~3.6–5.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Caprylyl methicone~2.7–4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin

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Trehalose~2–2.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin

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1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Hydrogenated polydecene~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help improve the product's texture

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Hydroxyethyl urea~0.9–1.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliation

A derivative of urea, a compound that is naturally present in skin. Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.55–1.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.45–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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.

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Beta-glucan~0.35–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemishAnti-oxidation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

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Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions

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Glycoproteins~0.1–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Tromethamine~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps adjust pH in products

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Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.05–0.2%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

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Trisodium edta~0.05–0.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Caprylyl methicone, Trehalose, 1,2-hexanediol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, Hydroxyethyl urea, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydrogenated lecithin, Beta-glucan, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glycoproteins, Dimethicone/phenyl vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Trisodium edta