balance Pimple Patches
balance Balance Pimple Patches lists 8 ingredients on its label, 7 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains fragrance
Formulation view A hydrocolloid structure using styrene/MA copolymer and crosslinked silicone for the matrix. Key actives are salicylic acid for exfoliation and niacinamide for soothing, covered by a polyester film. Suitable for spot-treating inflamed blemishes. Formulation insight: Salicylic acid concentration must be strictly controlled to avoid irritation; the presence of polyester microplastics carries regulatory risks, requiring compliance with local bans on microplastics.
Key ingredients
- EMULSION STABILISING
- Sodium Styrene/MA Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Diethylhexyl Adipate
- FILM FORMING
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- BINDING
- Cellulose Gum
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
Other ingredients
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polyurethane-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Styrene/MA Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Diethylhexyl Adipate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FILM FORMING, PLASTICISER, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyethylene Terephthalate | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cellulose Gum | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Polyurethane-11
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Styrene/MA Copolymer
- Styrene/Methacrylate copolymer sodium, water-soluble polymer; used for emulsion stabilization, thickening, and film-forming; gives a clean, glossy finish; generally considered mild
- Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone thickener at 0.5-2%; silky/matte feel, non-comedogenic, partial oil phase incompatibility, use co-solvent/pre-emulsification.
- Diethylhexyl Adipate
- Light emollient and film-former; no comedogenic risk, pairs well with volatile silicones for a non-greasy feel
- Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Polyester microcrystals for film forming; strict particle size control, EU ban in rinsing-off fluids/lotions
- Cellulose Gum
- Cellulose gum, water-soluble thickener/stabilizer; may destabilize with cationics, hydrate first.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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