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MoisturizingGlycerin, Squalane + 14 moreWorks
“Balance Maximum Moisture Cream”
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, hydrolyzed yeast extract.
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: beeswax, squalane.
Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Bringing the eponymous J-Beauty movement to the very centre of our skin care routines, UBUNA has blessed us with a new hydrating hero the Balance Maximum Moisture Cream.Ideal for those who suffer from the dreaded 'winter skin' or über-dry patches (ugh), this decadent cream parries parched complexions by feeding skin with nourishing omegas, hydrating hyaluronic acid and brightening vitamin C. The omegas act as 'building blocks' in your skin's cells – strengthening the upper layers of your visage by helping to repair, smooth, soothe and protect against environmental damage while encouraging a younger-looking appearance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneHydrolyzed yeast extractNot delivered
“Vitamin C completes the hardworking trio by providing antioxidant backup against pollution and environmental aggressors, evening the look of sun damage and hyperpigmentation in its wake.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Citrus junos fruit extract, Rosa centifolia flower extractMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Propanediol~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~3.8–4.7%
- 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 GlycerinSqualane~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneDiisostearyl malate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diisostearyl malateOstrich egg yolk extract~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xylitol~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolCamellia japonica seed oil~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help restore skin's barrier function. Might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Camellia japonica seed oilBehenyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholBeheneth-20~0.9–1.1%
Myristyl myristate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateDisodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hydrolyzed yeast extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties
More about Hydrolyzed yeast extractPolyglucuronic acid~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Often used to support the moisturization effect of polysaccharides (contained, for example, in yeast extract)
More about Polyglucuronic acidC12-13 alkyl glyceryl hydrolyzed hyaluronate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymerCitrus junos fruit extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus junos fruit extractEisenia arborea extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Contains essential oil. Can be irritating
More about Rosa centifolia flower extractLecithin~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinPanthenyl ethyl ether~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenyl ethyl etherHydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinTocopherol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolPhytosterols~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsGlyceryl stearate se~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seSorbitan stearate~0.3–0.55%
Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerInositol~0.3–0.55%
Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Beeswax~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about BeeswaxPentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCetyl hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Cetyl hydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy ether~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker product formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy etherButylene glycol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 glycolPotassium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Pentasodium pentetate~0.15–0.3%
Disodium phosphate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateSodium phosphate~0.1–0.2%
Sodium chloride~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCarbomer~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHydroxyacetophenone~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Diisostearyl malate, Ostrich egg yolk extract, Xylitol, Camellia japonica seed oil, Behenyl alcohol, Beheneth-20, Myristyl myristate, Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, Hydrolyzed yeast extract, Polyglucuronic acid, C12-13 alkyl glyceryl hydrolyzed hyaluronate, Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, Citrus junos fruit extract, Eisenia arborea extract, Rosa centifolia flower extract, Lecithin, Panthenyl ethyl ether, Hydrogenated lecithin, Tocopherol, Phytosterols, Glyceryl stearate se, Sorbitan stearate, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Inositol, Dipentaerythrityl hexahydroxystearate/hexastearate/hexarosinate, Beeswax, Pentylene glycol, Cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose stearoxy ether, Butylene glycol, Potassium hydroxide, Pentasodium pentetate, Disodium phosphate, Sodium phosphate, Sodium chloride, Carbomer, Hydroxyacetophenone
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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.
| UBUNABalance Maximum Moisture CreamYOUR PRODUCT | TatchaThe Indigo Cream Soothing Skin Protectant | ZeroidIntensive Cream | Indeed LabsIn-Ceramide Daily Moisture Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 39% | 37% |
| Price | — | — | $18.99 | $31.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Oatmeal Extract | Arginine | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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