the SKIN HOUSE Natural Balancing Emulsion
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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Moisturizing17 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Natural Balancing 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:
betaine, cyclomethicone.
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: cyclomethicone, limnanthes alba seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Alcohol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~5.8–7.1%
- 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 glycolSodium hyaluronate~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateButylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprateCyclomethicone~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that leaves a nice silky finish on the skin and can help soften its upper layer
More about CyclomethiconeCetyl ethylhexanoate~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin and creates a thicker product texture
More about Cetyl ethylhexanoateLimnanthes alba seed oil~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient
More about Limnanthes alba seed oilAlcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGlycerin~1.1–1.4%
- 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 acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPropylene glycol~0.55–0.85%
- 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 glycolCetearyl alcohol~0.6–0.9%
- 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~0.5–0.75%
- 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~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateBetaine~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetaineVolcanic rock~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Water~0.35–0.65%
Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerIsohexadecane~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecanePolysorbate 80~0.3–0.6%
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolOzokerite~0.3–0.5%
Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPanthenol~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 PanthenolAllantoin~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AllantoinAloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractCamellia sinensis leaf extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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 extractGlycyrrhiza inflata root extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza inflata root extractMyrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractMalpighia emarginata fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Myrciaria dubia fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Myrciaria dubia fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractPaeonia lactiflora bark/sap extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lilium tigrinum extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Nelumbium speciosum flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lonicera japonica flower extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating
More about Lonicera japonica flower extractChrysanthemum indicum flower extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cucurbita pepo fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Butylparaben~0.1–0.2%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Aloe barbadensis callus culture extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis callus culture extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Bambusa vulgaris callus culture extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Cyclomethicone, Cetyl ethylhexanoate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylene glycol, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Betaine, Volcanic rock, Water, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Ozokerite, Methylparaben, Parfum, Panthenol, Allantoin, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Malpighia emarginata fruit extract, Myrciaria dubia fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Paeonia lactiflora bark/sap extract, Lilium tigrinum extract, Nelumbium speciosum flower extract, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Chrysanthemum indicum flower extract, Cucurbita pepo fruit extract, Solanum lycopersicum fruit extract, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Disodium edta, Aloe barbadensis callus culture extract, Camellia sinensis callus culture extract, Bambusa vulgaris callus culture extract
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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.
| the SKIN HOUSENatural Balancing EmulsionYOUR PRODUCT | COSNORIPanthenol Barrier Cream | preangeVit B5 Emulsion | STEAMBASESqualane Moisture Restoring Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 53% | 53% |
| Price | $18.96 | $16.74−$2.22 | $21.15+$2.19 | $31.00+$12.04 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Niacinamide | Adenosine |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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