balense Enzymatic Sleep Masque

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Chondrus Crispus Extract
3. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
4. Gluconolactone
5. Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
6. Glyceryl Stearate
7. Cetearyl Alcohol
8. Glycerin
9. Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract
10. Betaine
11. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
12. Dimethicone
13. Squalane
14. Cyclomethicone
15. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
16. Pentylene Glycol
17. Ethylhexylglycerin
18. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
19. Phenethyl Alcohol
20. Caprylyl Glycol
21. Decylene Glycol
22. Isopropyl Myristate
23. Yeast Extract
24. Soy Amino Acids
25. Phenoxyethanol
26. Potassium Sorbate
27. Sodium Benzoate
28. Xanthan Gum
29. Tocopheryl Acetate
30. Disodium EDTA

Highlights

Free of fragranceFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains alcohol

Formulation view Gel-based sleep mask using chondrus crispus and crosslinked hyaluronic acid for hydration, with gluconolactone and yeast extract. Silicones and squalane enhance occlusion; preservation via polyols. Designed for overnight intensive hydration. Suitable for all skin types. Note: Gluconolactone is acidic, requiring strict pH control to prevent irritation on sensitive skin.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

SKIN CONDITIONING

Chondrus Crispus Extract

HUMECTANT

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

CHELATING

Gluconolactone

CLEANSING

Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Glyceryl StearateCetearyl Alcohol

DENATURANT

Glycerin

Other ingredients

Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae ExtractBetaineCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDimethiconeSqualaneCyclomethiconeSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerPentylene GlycolEthylhexylglycerinAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerPhenethyl AlcoholCaprylyl GlycolDecylene GlycolIsopropyl MyristateYeast ExtractSoy Amino AcidsPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateXanthan GumTocopheryl AcetateDisodium EDTA

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Chondrus Crispus Extract

Carrageenan for thickening and moisturizing; seaweed-based, pH-sensitive

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Gluconolactone

Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.

Potassium Palmitoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Cationic conditioner for hair and skin; wheat protein source, potential allergen.

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract

Not decoded yet

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Squalane

Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer

Crosslinked high-MW HA; forms surface hydrogel for long-lasting hydration, minimal penetration, physical film-forming.

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Decylene Glycol

Multi-functional thickener and preservative booster, 0.1–0.5%; low viscosity, good compatibility

Isopropyl Myristate

Light synthetic ester, fast-drying and non-greasy; high comedogenic risk, limit in acne-prone skin

Yeast Extract

Yeast extract for skin care and protection; common, low allergy risk

Soy Amino Acids

Not decoded yet

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

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