Balea Young Soft & Care gel za umivanje i serum

Danas sam rešila da pišem o dva proizvoda koji su trenutno u mojoj dnevnoj rutini i koje koristim svaki dan. Proizvodi su iz linije Balea Young Soft & Care koja je vrlo prepoznatljiva po drečavoj svetlo zelenoj boji, a namenjena je mešovitoj koži i sardži voćnu kiselinu. Proizvodi iz ove linije mirišu baš lepo, citrusno, tačnije na limetu, ali im miris nije previše jak. Pa da krenemo redom.


Today I decided to write about two products that are currently in my daily routine and I use them every day. The products are from Balea Young Soft & Care line, that is very recognizable by the neon green color, and is intended for mixed skin and contains fruit acid. Products from this line smell so nice, citrusy, more precisely like lime, but the smell is not too strong. So let's get right to business.


1. Gel za umivanje

Gel za umivanje dolazi u tubici, što nije moj omiljeni tip pakovanja, mada mu ništa ne fali. Pakovanje sadrži 150ml i košta samo 299 dinara. Ovaj gel bi trebalo da lepo čisti pore, a voćna kiselina uklanja izumrle stanice kože i vrši piling. Pomoć u pilingu dolazi i od malih čestica koje se nalaze u gelu, ali ono što mene lično jako nervira je što su one plastične. Iako ovakve čestice rade blaži piling od npr. mlevenih ljuski oraha (edukovala me je MeteoBeauty, obavezno pročitajte ovaj post) i dalje me mnogo nervira jer plastika zagađuje okolinu i ne razgrađuje se. Ekstrakt sladića umiruje, a pantenol štitit od isušivanja.

Sastav (CosDNA): Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Dedyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Malic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipotassium Glycrryhizate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Tocopherol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol.

Moje mišljenje o ovom gelu je vrlo pozitivno, osim naravno momenta sa plastičnim česticama za piling. Gel jako dobro čisti kožu i vrši veoma blag piling. Iako je alkohol čak drugi na listi sastojaka, nije mi isušio kožu, tj. taman za nas masnokošce. Gel ne pravi neku bogatu penu već se samo malo zapeni i ostaje gust i kremast, malo me podseća na pilinge. Tačnije ovaj gel se upravo i ponaša kao ono što jeste, nešto između običnog gela za umivanje i pilinga. I ono što je još dobro je da od njega ne peku oči pri umivanju.

This gel has a tube packaging, which isn't my favorite type of packaging but it's not that bad either. Packaging contains 150ml and costs only 299 RSD. This gel should clean pores, while fruit acid removes dead skin cells and does peeling. Peeling is also done by small particles that gel contains, but what really annoys me personally is that they are made of plastic. Although these particles do milder exfoliation than for example. ground walnut shells (MeteoBeauty educated me, please read her post) it still annoys me a lot because plastic is polluting the environment and doesn't biodegrade. Licorice extract soothes and panthenol protect the skin from drying out.

Ingredients (CosDNA): Aqua, Alcohol Denat, Dedyl Glucoside, Glycerin, Polyethylene, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Malic Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Cocoamphoacetate, Parfum, Sodium Hydroxide, Dipotassium Glycrryhizate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Chloride, Tocopherol, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol.

My opinion of this gel is very positive, except of course the part with plastic particles that exfoliate. Gel cleanses the skin very well and very gentle exfoliates. Although alcohol is on the second place in the list of ingredients, it won't dry out your skin, that is if you have mixed or oily skin. Gel doesn't make a lot of foam, but rather has a rich foam and remains thick and creamy. It slightly reminds me of face scrubs. Specifically, this gel acts just like what it is, something between an ordinary gel and peeling. And what is also good is that it doesn't burn the eyes if it comes in contact with them.

Šta mi se sviđa kod gela:

- cena,

- miris,

- dobro čisti,

- blagi piling,

- ne peku oči od njega,

- ne isušuje kožu.

Šta mi se ne sviđa:

- nisam veliki ljubitelj tubica,

- plastične čestice za piling,

- alkohol je drugi na listi sastojaka.

Informacije i ocene:

CENA: 299 dinara

GDE GA NABAVITI:  DM
DA LI BIH GA PONOVO KUPILA: Da

PAKOVANJE: 4/5
CENA: 5/5
ČIŠĆENJE: 5/5
SASTAV: 3/5
OSEĆAJ NA KOŽI: 4/5
UKUPNA OCENA: 4/5

What do I like about this gel:

- Price,

- The smell,

- Clean well,

- Gentle exfoliation,

- Won't burn your eyes,

- Doesn't dry out the skin.

What I don't like:

- I'm not a big fan of tube packagings,

- Plastic particles for exfoliation,

- Alcohol is the second in the list of ingredients.

Information and scores:

PRICE: 299 RSD
WHERE TO BUY: DM
WOULD I BUY IT AGAIN: Yes

PACKAGING: 4/5
PRICE: 5/5
CLEANING: 5/5

INGREDIENTS: 3/5
FEELING ON THE SKIN: 4/5
OVERALL SCORE: 4/5

2. Serum za finije pore:

Serum takođe sadrži voćnu kiselinu koja otklanja odumle ćelije kože i pravi ravnomeran i lep ten. Pore bi s vremenom trebalo da se skupe, a koža hidrira. Kao i kod gela namenjen je koži lica, vrata i dekoltea, a ne bi trebalo da se nanosi na predeo oko očiju. Pakovanje je lepo i ima pumpicu, a sadrži 30ml i košra 265 dinara.

Sastav (CosDNA): Aqua, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Salicylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Lactic Acid, Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Parfum, Alcohol Denat, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol.

Serum ima formu providnog gela i jedna pumpica je dovoljna za celo lice. Brzo se upija i lako razmazuje. Moje mišljenje o ovom serumu je takođe dobro. Da li je suzio pore? Pa ne baš. Ali od kad koristim ovaj serum koža mi izgleda dosta bolje. Nekako je više glatka i lepša nego pre. Pore nisu vizuelno manje, barem ne za sad, ali su nekako izravnate i bolje izgledaju. A i lice se manje masti kada nakon jutarnjeg umivanja nanesem ovaj serum, a ne neku dnevnu kremu. Verovatno za taj lepši izgled treba zahvaliti voćnoj kiselini koja skida izumrle delove kože, pa lepa nova koža može da se pokaže u punom svetlu.

Serum also contains fruit acid that removes dead skin cells and makes an even and beautiful complexion. Pores should be reduced with time and skin hydrated. Same as gel it is intended for use on the face, neck and chest, and should not be applied to the eye area. The packaging is nice, has a pump and contains 30ml and costs 265 RSD.

Ingredients (CosDNA): Aqua, Glycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan Gum, Panthenol, Sodium PCA, Salicylic Acid, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Lactic Acid, Hamamelis virginiana, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid, Tetrasodium EDTA, Parfum, Alcohol Denat, Methylisothiazolinone, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol.

Serum takes the form of a transparent gel and one pump is enough for the whole face. It is absorbed quickly and easily applied. My opinion of this serum is also good. Did it make my pored narrower? Well, not exactly. But since I started using this serum my skin looks a lot better. Somehow, it is more smooth and more beautiful than before. The pores aren't visually smaller, at least for now, but they are somehow flattened and look better. And face is less oily when I use this serum in the morning and not a day cream. My skin probably looks better thanks to fruit acid which removes dead skin cells, and beautiful new skin can shine.

Šta mi se sviđa kod ovog seruma:

- cena,

- pakovanje sa pumpicom,

- miris,

- čini kožu lepom i glatkom,

- manje mi se masti koža nakon njega.

Šta mi se ne sviđa:

- nije zapravo suzio pore.

Informacije i ocene:

CENA: 265 dinara

GDE GA NABAVITI:  DM
DA LI BIH GA PONOVO KUPILA: Da

PAKOVANJE: 5/5
CENA: 5/5
IZGLED KOŽE: 5/5
UČINKOVITOST: 3/5
UKUPNA OCENA: 5/5

Sve u svemu, ova Baleina linija ima moju preporuku. Jeftina je, prilično dobra, a ako ste masnokožac ili imate mešovitu i problematičnu kožu (ali bez suvih delova), i niste previše ekološki zabrinuti, ovu liniju ćete koristiti sa uživanjem.

Jeste li vi probali neki od proizvoda iz ove linije? Kakvo je vaše mišljenje?

What I like about this serum:

- Price,

- Packaging with a pump,

- The smell,

- Makes the skin beautiful and smooth,

- My skin is less oily after use.

What I don't like:

- Didn't really make my pores any narrower.

Information and scores:

PRICE:  256 RSD
WHERE TO BUY: DM
WOULD I BUY IT AGAIN: Yes

PACKAGING: 5/5
PRICE: 5/5
SKIN APPEARANCE: 5/5
EFFECTIVENESS: 3/5
OVERALL SCORE: 5/5

All in all, this Balea line has my recommendation. It's cheap, pretty good, and if you have oily or mixed and problematic skin (but without any dry parts), and are not too concerned about the environment, you will use these products with pleasure.

Have you tried some of the products from this line? What is your opinion?