Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Moisturizing
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"belif - Pore Cleaner Moisturizer" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Hydrogenated polydecene and viola tricolor extract in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- This formulation also includes panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.90% - 1.30% concentration. In this concentration, panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Pore Cleaner Moisturizer
Source: From product name
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
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
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Uneven skin tone If you want to know more.
Source: Sephora CA
This product contains ingredients (glycyrrhiza glabra root extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Moisturizing | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 75/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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Key Actives
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Potential irritants
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating
An aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
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
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
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
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
An aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
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
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, Ethyl isostearate, Glycereth-26, Alcohol denat., Citrus unshiu peel extract, Panthenol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract, Eucalyptus globulus leaf extract, Rosa canina fruit extract, Mentha rotundifolia leaf extract, Nepeta cataria extract, Avena sativa kernel extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Stellaria media extract, Baptisia tinctoria root extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Viola tricolor extract, Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract, Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract, Acorus calamus root extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Angelica gigas root extract, Paeonia suffruticosa root extract, Xanthan gum, Trisodium edta, Tromethamine, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, Pelargonium graveolens flower oil, Citral, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Linalool, Parfum, Unknown
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