Works for
MoisturizingCyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone + 6 moreWorks
“Hydra Sebum Control Essence”
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, 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: dimethicone, cyclopentasiloxane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Citrus unshiu peel extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Citrus unshiu peel extract~4.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Dipropylene glycol~3.6–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolCyclopentasiloxane~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about Cyclopentasiloxane1,2-hexanediol~1.2–1.8%
Polymethyl methacrylate~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateDimethicone~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeGlycerin~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinTriethylhexanoin~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinBiosaccharide gum-1~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Butylene glycol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolAvena sativa kernel extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractNepeta cataria extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus leaf extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus leaf extractBaptisia tinctoria root extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stellaria media extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Silica~0.2–0.8%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTromethamine~0.1–0.45%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilMontmorillonite~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A clay mineral. Can absorb oil from the surface of the skin
More about MontmorilloniteHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerTrisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Isohexadecane~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneParfum~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneGeraniol~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Citrus unshiu peel extract, Dipropylene glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, 1,2-hexanediol, Polymethyl methacrylate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Biosaccharide gum-1, Butylene glycol, Avena sativa kernel extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Nepeta cataria extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Baptisia tinctoria root extract, Stellaria media extract, Silica, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Unknown, Montmorillonite, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Trisodium edta, Isohexadecane, Parfum, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| belifHydra Sebum Control EssenceYOUR PRODUCT | The History of WhooGongjinhyang Soo Vital Hydrating Essence | BEYONDPhyto Aqua Toner | TONYMOLYBio EX Cell Hyaluronic Volume Toner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $47.81 | $36.00 | $34.10 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Sooryehan Hyobidam Fermented TonerManyo Panthetoin Essence Toner
Product summary
"belif - Hydra Sebum Control Essence" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 1.30% - 2.00% and biosaccharide gum-1 0.60% - 1.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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