belif Aqua Bomb Mist

belif Aqua Bomb Mist

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Moisturizing
Ceramide np, Glycerin + 9 more
Works well
What the product description says
“An ultra-fine, soft, and lightweight mist formulated with Aqua Bomb's lady's mantle extract and star weed to hydrate skin for a healthy glow without smudging makeup.”
Source: Sephora

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: betaine, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: ceramide np, behenyl alcohol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np

Ceramide npHero· EmollientEffect: HighA type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin~0.15–0.65%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.5–3.7%
BetaineKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~1.7–2.6%
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extractKey activeEffect: MediumA fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking~0.15–0.55%
Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrateKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumA yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers~0.15–0.5%
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer~0.05–0.25%
Behenyl alcohol· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient~0.1–0.4%
Butylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowUsed to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.45%
Glyceryl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.1–0.35%
Avena sativa kernel extractUnder-dosedAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties~0.5–1.2%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.1–0.45%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“-Lady's Mantle Extract (Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract): A moisturizing herb that keeps the complexion smooth, clear, and youthful-looking.”
Source: Sephora

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

This ingredient saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.

Anti-oxidation
Not advertised by the brand · Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, Rubus idaeus leaf extract + 4 more
May help

This product contains antioxidants (saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrateKey activeEffect: MediumA yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers~0.15–0.5%
Rubus idaeus leaf extractEffect: LowA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking~0.45–1.05%
Calendula officinalis flower extractEffect: LowA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating~0.3–0.75%
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilEffect: LowAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation~0.1–0.3%
Avena sativa kernel extractEffect: Low, below effective doseAn effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties~0.5–1.2%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilEffect: Low, below effective doseA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin~0.05–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
10 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Calendula officinalis flower extract + 8 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 18 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~6–9%est.
Calendula officinalis flower extractA plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.75%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Pelargonium graveolens flower oilAn essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidationHigh~0.1–0.3%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
Citrus aurantifolia oil—High~0.1–0.35%est.
CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.1%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Rubus idaeus leaf extractA plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lackingMedium~0.45–1.05%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layerMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Peg-10 phytosterolHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.3%est.
1,2-hexanediolA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.1–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~6–9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Propanediol~3.3–5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

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Glycerin~2.5–3.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Betaine~1.7–2.6%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Stellaria media extract~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Nepeta cataria extract~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.5–1.2%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryReduces irritationMoisturizingReduces rednessAnti-oxidation

An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties

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Rubus idaeus leaf extract~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

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Calendula officinalis flower extract~0.3–0.75%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating

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Equisetum arvense leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Urtica dioica leaf extract~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Baptisia tinctoria root extract~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Ceramide np~0.15–0.65%
Hero · Moisturizing
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-inflammatory

A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin

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Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.15–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus out of soybean. The fermented product helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and has anti-bacterial properties. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation and could be helpful in evening out skin tone, but studies are lacking

More about Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract
Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate~0.15–0.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizing

A yeast extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin and can help attract water to its upper layers

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Butylene glycol~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Dipropylene glycol~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Sodium citrate~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Octyldodeceth-16~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Trisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps preserve product formulations

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Hydrogenated lecithin~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.

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Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.05–0.25%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer

More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
Glyceryl stearate~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-10 phytosterol~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Glycolipids~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Glycolipids
Behenyl alcohol~0.1–0.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient

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1,2-hexanediol~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polysorbate 20~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.1–0.45%
Under-dosedIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

More about Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
Pelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation

More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oil
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidationAntibacterial

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

More about Citral
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Citronellol
Limonene~0.01–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Geraniol~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Geraniol
Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract, Stellaria media extract, Nepeta cataria extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Equisetum arvense leaf extract, Urtica dioica leaf extract, Baptisia tinctoria root extract, Ceramide np, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Saccharomyces/potato extract ferment filtrate, Saccharomyces/barley seed ferment filtrate, Butylene glycol, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium citrate, Octyldodeceth-16, Citric acid, Trisodium edta, Hydrogenated lecithin, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-10 phytosterol, Peg-100 stearate, Glycolipids, Behenyl alcohol, 1,2-hexanediol, Polysorbate 20, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol

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Product summary

"belif - Aqua Bomb Mist" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

  • Ceramides (ceramide np 0.15% - 0.65%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
  • Humectants (glycerin 2.50% - 3.70% and betaine 1.70% - 2.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

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