COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

COSRX

Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

face cream

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General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.

Dry
65%
Combination (dry)
65%
Balanced
95%
Combination (oily)
75%
Oily
75%

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Experience ultimate skin comfort with COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream, formulated to fortify your skin's barrier and restore balance. This cream features RX Ceramide NP, which regenerates sensitized, damaged skin for a healthy and comfortable feel from within. Infused with medical-grade Centella Asiatica, it effectively balances oil and moisture while improving skin elasticity. The matte balm texture ensures hydration without greasy residue, making it ideal for both oily and dry skin types, especially those prone to acne.

Key Insights

Benefits

4
Anti-Aging
Hydration
Pore Minimizer
Soothing

Active Ingredients

3
Hyaluronic acid Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) Vitamin B5 (panthenol)

Risks

3
Allergen
Silicone
Synthetic polymer

Full Ingredients

34 total
CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF WATER BUTYLENE GLYCOL GLYCERIN HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE CETEARYL ALCOHOL BETAINE 1,2-HEXANEDIOL CETEARYL OLIVATE ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE NP SORBITAN OLIVATE HYDROGENATED LECITHIN TRIETHYLHEXANOIN PEG-8 BEESWAX ELAEIS GUINEENSIS KERNEL OIL HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN CYCLOHEXASILOXANE CASSIA OBTUSIFOLIA SEED EXTRACT SUCROSE DISTEARATE DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL PANTHENOL Vitamin B5 (panthenol) NIACINAMIDE Vitamin B3 (niacinamide) DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER GLYCERYL STEARATE XANTHAN GUM SODIUM HYALURONATE Hyaluronic acid LIMONENE CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL ASIATICOSIDE ASIATIC ACID MADECASSIC ACID LINALOOL

About Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream

Overview

Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream is a lightweight cream from COSRX, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 34 ingredients, each broken down in full below.

Texture and finish

By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. It contains both silicones and oils, a combination that usually finishes smooth and slightly satin and sits well under makeup. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Glycerin and Betaine, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.

What the formula does

Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Betaine and Ethylhexylglycerin.

Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Centella Asiatica Leaf Water, Panthenol, Asiaticoside and Niacinamide.

Who it suits

On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.

What it does not target

The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.

What is not in it

Reading the full list, the formula is no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free, dye-free and no animal-derived ingredients. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.

Where it fits in a routine

It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.

Pros and cons

Drawn purely from the ingredient list

Pros

  • No drying alcohol
  • No microplastics
  • Strong humectant content for hydration
  • No common irritants flagged in the list

Things to know

  • Contains fragrance or declared fragrance allergens
  • Contains essential oils, a common source of reactivity
  • 7 ingredients could feed malassezia (fungal acne)

Which skin types it suits

Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.

Suitable for

  • Balanced skin

May suit

  • Combination (oily) skin
  • Oily skin

Less suitable for

  • Dry skin
  • Combination (dry) skin

Sensitive skin

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Skin concerns

Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.

Helps with

  • Hydration 16 ingredients

    Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

  • Anti-Aging 8 ingredients

    Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

  • Soothing 5 ingredients

    Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin

  • Pore Minimizer 1 ingredient

    Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores

Does not target

Anti-Acne Blackhead Reducing Dark Spot Fading Evens Skin Tone Oil Control Smooths Bumpy Skin

None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.

Key ingredients

The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.

Butylene Glycol

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
Glycerin

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration
Caprylic/capric Triglyceride

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
Cetearyl Alcohol

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
Betaine

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
Cetearyl Olivate

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil

Hydration
Elaeis Guineensis Oil

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Elaeis Guineensis Oil is a natural oil obtained from the fruits of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, Palmaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
Hydrogenated Lecithin

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
Triethylhexanoin

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
Peg-8 Beeswax

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Beeswax, ethoxylated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
Ethylhexylglycerin

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration

Formula analysis

Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.

Hydration Very high

Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin

Barrier support Low

Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity

Antioxidant support None

Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution

Oil control None

Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine

Brightening None

Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks

Soothing Moderate

Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity

Cell renewal None

Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover

Firmness signalling None

Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support

Active and supporting ingredients

"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.

Active ingredients (3)

Supporting ingredients (31)

Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water Butylene Glycol Glycerin Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Caprylic/capric Triglyceride Cetearyl Alcohol Betaine 1,2-hexanediol Cetearyl Olivate Elaeis Guineensis Oil Glucosyl Ceramide NP Sorbitan Olivate Hydrogenated Lecithin Triethylhexanoin Peg-8 Beeswax Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Ethylhexylglycerin Cyclohexasiloxane Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract Sucrose Distearate Dipropylene Glycol Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Glyceryl Stearate Xanthan Gum Limonene Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil Asiaticoside Asiatic Acid Madecassic Acid Linalool

What is and is not in it

Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.

Free from

  • No drying alcohol
  • Paraben-free
  • Microplastic-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Dye-free
  • No animal-derived ingredients

Contains

  • Fragrance

    Limonene, Linalool

  • Essential oils

    Limonene, Linalool

  • Silicones

    Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

  • Facial oils

    Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil

What to layer it with

Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.

Compatible with

  • Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
  • Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
  • AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
  • BHA (salicylic acid)
  • PHAs (gluconolactone)
  • Benzoyl peroxide
  • Azelaic acid
  • Copper peptides
  • Bakuchiol
  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Ceramides
  • Signal peptides
  • Panthenol
  • Sunscreen

Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.

Where it fits in a routine

Morning Evening
  1. Cleanse
  2. Toning
  3. Treat
  4. Moisturise
  5. Protect

This product is the "Moisturise" step.

  • Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.

Safety and suitability

Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
Fungal acne (malassezia)
7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Sucrose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil. That is about the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that you will break out.
Sensitive and reactive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Recorded ingredient risks
Allergen, Silicone, Synthetic polymer

Ingredients by function

Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 34 ingredients on the label.

8
Texture agent

Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula

7
Emollient

Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells

7
Surfactant

Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together

6
Solvent

Dissolves and carries everything else

5
Humectant

Draws water into the upper layers of skin

3
Active

Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels

2
Fragrance / colour

Changes how the product smells or looks

2
Plant extract

Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent

1
Antioxidant

Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution

1
Occlusive

Forms a film that slows water loss

Ingredient breakdown

Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.

1 Centella Asiatica Leaf Water Plant extract
Estimated level
30–80%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.

Centella Asiatica Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

2 Butylene Glycol Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent, Solvent

2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • US Food and Drug Administration Code of Federal Regulations</em>, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2011, pages 5S-16S
  • Skin Research and Technology, November 2007, pages 417-24
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, September 1985, pages 223-248
3 Glycerin Humectant
Estimated level
5–20%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent

3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.

Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane

Hydration Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
  • Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
  • International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
  • British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
  • Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
4 Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Sunflower, Helianthus annuus L., Compositae

Anti-Aging Hydration
4 scientific references
  • Pediatric Dermatology, August 2018, ePublication; and January-February 2013, pages 42-50
  • Chemicke Zvesti, May 2018, pages 2, 607-2, 615
  • International Journal of Molecular Sciences, December 2017, ePublication
  • Dermatology, October 2014, pages 230-239
5 Caprylic/capric Triglyceride
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line

5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 34-35
  • Periodica Polytechnica Chemical Engineering, 2014, pages 43-48
  • International Journal of Toxicology, January 2003, pages 4-5
  • Food and Chemical Toxicology, January 2000, pages 79-98
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists, August 1985, pages 303-311
6 Cetearyl Alcohol Emollient
Estimated level
2–10%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant, Texture agent

6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.

Alcohols, C16-18

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed March 2021, ePublication
  • FDA Cosmetic Labeling Claims, August 2020, ePublication
  • Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea, June 2009, pages 103-110
  • Journal of the American College of Toxicology, 1988, pages 359-413
7 Betaine Humectant
Estimated level
1–5%
Confidence
Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Texture agent

7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.

Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2018, pages 28S-46S
  • Food Science and Biotechnology, October 2017, pages 1391-1397
  • The Journal of Chemical Physics, June 2015, ePublication
  • The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, September 2004, pages 539-549
  • Skin Research and Technology, February 2003, pages 50-58
8 1,2-hexanediol Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent

8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

9 Cetearyl Olivate
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cetearyl Olivate is the ester of Cetearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from olive oil

Hydration
10 Elaeis Guineensis Oil Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Elaeis Guineensis Oil is a natural oil obtained from the fruits of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, Palmaceae

Hydration Anti-Aging
11 Glucosyl Ceramide NP Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant

11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Glucosyl Ceramide NP is the product obtained by the reaction of Glucose and Ceramide NP.

12 Sorbitan Olivate Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

D-Glucitol, 1,4-Anhydro-, 6-monoester with olive oil fatty acids

13 Hydrogenated Lecithin Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Lecithins, hydrogenated

Hydration
4 scientific references
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2020, pages 5S-25S
  • Nanocosmetics, June 2019, pages 95–140
  • Current Drug Delivery, 2016, pages 111–120
  • Pharmaceutical Research, February 2013, pages 538–55
14 Triethylhexanoin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • CosmeticsInfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, February 2018, pages 1-40
15 Peg-8 Beeswax Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant

15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Beeswax, ethoxylated (8 mol EO average molar ratio)

Hydration
8 scientific references
  • Supercharged Hydration
  • How Hyaluronic Acid Benefits Skin
  • What is Dehydrated Skin & How to Choose the Best Products
  • What Your Moisturizer Must Contain
  • Moisturizer Myths You Should Stop Believing Now
  • The Benefits of Glycerin in Skin Care
  • The Best Face Oils for Skin
  • How Facial Oils Help Skin
16 Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient

16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil is the oil obtained from the seeds of the Palmoil Tree, Elaeis guineensis, Palmaceae

17 Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers

Synthetic polymer
18 Ethylhexylglycerin
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)

Hydration
5 scientific references
  • PLoS One, October 2016, ePublication
  • Contact Dermatitis, May 2016, pages 281-288
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2013, pages 5S-21S
  • Personal Care, 2008, pages 1-4
  • Cosmetic Science Technology, 2006, pages 1-11
19 Cyclohexasiloxane Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Solvent

19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane

Hydration
2 scientific references
  • Dow (supplier info), Accessed September 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Toxicology, December 2011, pages 149S-227S
20 Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract Plant extract
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Plant extract

20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Cassia obtusifolia L. (syn C. Tora L.), Leguminosae

21 Sucrose Distearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Sucrose distearate

22 Dipropylene Glycol Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent, Solvent

22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol

23 Panthenol Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol

Hydration Soothing
7 scientific references
  • The Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, December 2019, pages 534-547
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, January 2019, pages 346-354
  • Cosmetic Ingredient Review, March 2018, pages 1-51
  • The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, August 2017, pages 173-180
  • Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2011, pages 361-370
  • American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, Volume 3, 2002, pages 427-433
24 Niacinamide Active
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Active

24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**

Soothing Anti-Aging Pore Minimizer
15 scientific references
  • International Journal of Dermatology, February 2021, pages 166-173
  • Biomolecules & Therapeutics, July 2019, pages 562-569
  • Experimental Dermatology, February 2019, pages 15-22
  • Dermatologic Therapy, September 2017, ePublication
  • Journal of Investigative Dermatology, May 2017, page S116
  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, March 2017, pages 158-162
  • Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America, May 2016, pages 145-152
  • Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology, July 2015, pages 405-412
  • Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, June 2014, pages 311-315
  • International Journal of Pharmacy, January 2013, pages 192-201
  • Dermatoendrocrinology, July 2012, pages 308-319
  • International Journal of Toxicology, September 2005, pages 1-31
  • Dermatologic Surgery, July 2005, pages 860-865
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2004, pages 231-238
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, April 2004, pages 88-93
25 Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer Texture agent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Texture agent

25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer is a crosslinked dimethyl siloxane polymer (silicone elastomer) that is formed by the reaction between Hydrogen Dimethicone or Bis-Hydrogen Dimethicone, and Vinyl Dimethicone or Bis-Vinyldimethicone.

Silicone
26 Glyceryl Stearate Emollient
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Emollient, Surfactant

26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol

Hydration
3 scientific references
  • Cosmeticsinfoorg, Accessed November 2021, ePublication
  • Drugs in Context, April 2018, pages 1-14
  • International Journal of Toxicology, May 2007, pages 1–30
27 Xanthan Gum Surfactant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Surfactant, Texture agent

27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Xanthan gum

28 Sodium Hyaluronate Humectant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Humectant, Active

28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt

Hydration Anti-Aging Soothing
5 scientific references
  • Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
  • Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
  • Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
  • DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
  • Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
29 Limonene Solvent
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Solvent, Fragrance / colour

29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

1-Methyl-4-Isopropenylcyclohexene; dipentene

Allergen
30 Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil is the psoralen-free volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Citrus aurantium L. var. bergamia, Rutaceae; Oils, bergamot; bergamot oil bergaptene free

31 Asiaticoside Antioxidant
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Antioxidant

31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,23-trihydroxy-, O-6-deoxy-alpha-L-mannopyranosyl-(1->4)-O-beta-D-glucopyranosyl-(1->6)-beta-D-glucopyranosyl ester (2alpha, 3beta, 4alpha)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
32 Asiatic Acid
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

(2.alpha.,3.beta.,4.alpha.)-2,3,23-Trihydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid

Anti-Aging
33 Madecassic Acid
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line

33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

Urs-12-en-28-oic acid, 2,3,6,23-tetrahydroxy-, (2alpha,3beta,4alpha,6beta)-

Anti-Aging Soothing
34 Linalool Fragrance / colour
Estimated level
under 1%
Confidence
Moderate — listed below the 1% line
Roles
Fragrance / colour

34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.

3,7-Dimethyl octa-1,6-diene-3-ol

Allergen

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Frequently asked questions

What ingredients are in Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream?

CENTELLA ASIATICA LEAF WATER, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BETAINE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CETEARYL OLIVATE, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS OIL, GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE NP, SORBITAN OLIVATE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, PEG-8 BEESWAX, ELAEIS GUINEENSIS KERNEL OIL, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CASSIA OBTUSIFOLIA SEED EXTRACT, SUCROSE DISTEARATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, DIMETHICONE/VINYL DIMETHICONE CROSSPOLYMER, GLYCERYL STEARATE, XANTHAN GUM, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LIMONENE, CITRUS AURANTIUM BERGAMIA FRUIT OIL, ASIATICOSIDE, ASIATIC ACID, MADECASSIC ACID, LINALOOL.

What are the active ingredients in Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream?

PANTHENOL, NIACINAMIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE.

How do I use Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream?

Apply a proper amount evenly onto the face, avoiding the eye area.

What skin types is Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream good for?

Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.

Is Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream good for sensitive skin?

No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.

Is Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream fungal acne safe?

7 ingredients could feed malassezia: Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Elaeis Guineensis Kernel Oil, Sucrose Distearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.

Can I use Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream while pregnant?

Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.

Is Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream fragrance free?

No — it contains Limonene, Linalool.

Does Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream contain alcohol?

No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.

Is Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream silicone free?

No — it contains Cyclohexasiloxane, Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer.

Does Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream contain essential oils?

Yes — it contains Limonene, Linalool.

Is Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream paraben free?

Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.

What can I layer with Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream?

It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.

When should I apply Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream?

Use it morning and evening, after serums.

How many ingredients does Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream have?

It lists 34 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.

Who makes Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream?

COSRX, a brand based in Korea.

Brand
COSRX
Country
Korea
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