Eucerin Skin Balance Day Cream

Eucerin Skin Balance Day Cream
7.8
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
5.5 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Eucerin Skin Balance Day Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Eucerin Skin Balance Day Cream:

  • Significant moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 7.8 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Highly moisturizing: Eucerin Skin Balance Day Cream has a moisturizing rating of 7.8 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%) and Panthenol (est. ≈4.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 5.5 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (est. ≈6.0%) and Cetyl Palmitate (est. ≈3.0%).

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
70
Water
9
Glycerin
6
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
4
Panthenol
3
Cetyl Palmitate
2.5
Methyl Palmitate
2
Vegetable Oil
1.5
Pentylene Glycol
1.3
Methylpropanediol
1
Sodium Polyacrylate
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
0.3
4-t-Butylcyclohexanol
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Pantolactone
0.3
Citric Acid
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Water
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Glycerin
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Cetyl Palmitate
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Methyl Palmitate
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Vegetable Oil
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Pentylene Glycol
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Methylpropanediol
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Sodium Polyacrylate
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Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
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4-t-Butylcyclohexanol
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Citric Acid
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Ratings

All humectants
16.4
9
4
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
11.0
6.0
3.0
2.0
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
7.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 16.4 10
10.0
9
4
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 11.0 20
5.5
6.0
3.0
2.0
Moisturizing rating
7.8
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
4
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 16.4 10
10
All humectants
16.4
9
4
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
3
2
All occlusives 11.0 20
5.5
All occlusives
11.0
6.0
3.0
2.0
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
4
0.3
All soothing 4.3 5 No
All soothing
4.3
4
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %70
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Panthenol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
PanthenolA popular soothing and moisturizing derivative of vitamin B5. Panthenol is particularly beneficial for dry, flaking, burned, or damaged skin. It is used to alleviate the symptoms of a rash, dermatitis, eczema, chapped lips, and sunburn.
Cetyl Palmitate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Cetyl PalmitateA moisturizing occlusive and emollient wax ester that consists of cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid. In nature, cetyl palmitate is found, and was first identified, in spermaceti, a waxy substance from inside the skull of the sperm whale.
Methyl Palmitate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Methyl PalmitateDescription is coming soon
Vegetable Oil
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Vegetable OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient fatty oil obtained from various plant sources. It consists mainly of triglycerides and saturated or unsaturated fatty acids.
Pentylene Glycol
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Pentylene Glycol

A naturally or synthetically derived preservative that exhibits effective antifungal and antibacterial traits. It also acts as a booster for more traditional preservatives. Pentylene glycol can also serve as a moisturizing humectant and solvent.

Methylpropanediol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
MethylpropanediolMethylpropanediol is a unique glycol that contains two primary hydroxyl groups. That makes methylpropanediol a powerful humectant and an excellent solvent.
Sodium Polyacrylate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium PolyacrylateThis white powder is primarily used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is added to the water phase, which then thickens to form a clear gel. Sodium polyacrylate can also serve as an emollient, absorbent, and emulsion stabilizer.
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root ExtractDescription is coming soon
4-t-Butylcyclohexanol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
4-t-ButylcyclohexanolA powerful bioactive compound designed to soothe irritated, burning, and itchy skin. The effectiveness of its soothing properties has been proven by clinical trials and it is often combined with other soothing ingredients.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Pantolactone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PantolactoneA vitamin B5 derivative. Similar to panthenol, it has several benefits as an antioxidant and humectant. However, it is less reactive and therefore products can stay stable longer.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.