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MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks well
“Pore Cleaner Moisturizer”
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
Evens skin toneGlycyrrhiza glabra root extractNot delivered
“Uneven skin tone If you want to know more.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy19 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Citrus unshiu peel extract + 17 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.3–8%
- 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 glycolGlycerin~3.5–5.3%
- 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 Glycerin1,2-hexanediol~2–3%
Ethyl isostearate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycereth-26~1.6–2.4%
Alcohol denat.~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Citrus unshiu peel extract~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Panthenol~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolHydrogenated polydecene~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneTaraxacum officinale rhizome/root extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Taraxacum officinale rhizome/root extractEucalyptus globulus leaf extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf extractRosa canina fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties, but evidence is lacking
More about Rosa canina fruit extractMentha rotundifolia leaf extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha rotundifolia leaf extractNepeta cataria extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Avena sativa kernel extract~0.15–0.65%
- 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 extractRubus idaeus leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- 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 extractCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractStellaria media extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Baptisia tinctoria root extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena flower extract~0.1–0.4%
Althaea officinalis root extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to reduce inflammation
More about Althaea officinalis root extractSpiraea ulmaria flower extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating
More about Spiraea ulmaria flower extractViola tricolor extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
More about Viola tricolor extractAlchemilla vulgaris leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salvia miltiorrhiza root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic plant root extract with a mint-like smell. Can be irritating. Used as a fragrance. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Salvia miltiorrhiza root extractAcorus calamus root extract~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
More about Glycyrrhiza glabra root extractAngelica gigas root extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Paeonia suffruticosa root extract~0.1–0.4%
Xanthan gum~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTrisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Tromethamine~0.1–0.4%
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.4%
- 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 crosspolymerCitrus aurantifolia oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
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 oilCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilEucalyptus globulus leaf oil~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be very irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Eucalyptus globulus leaf oilPelargonium graveolens flower oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Can be irritating. Can become an allergen with oxidation
More about Pelargonium graveolens flower oilCitral~0.05–0.25%
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~0.05–0.3%
Parfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient 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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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.
| belifPore Cleaner MoisturizerYOUR PRODUCT | Violette_FRC'est La Cream Crème Hydratante | the Torriden StoreBalanceful Cica Cream | Beauty of JoseonRed Bean Water Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Price | — | $87.09 | $18.59 | $11.94 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Ascorbyl Glucoside | Dipeptide-2 | Sh-Oligopeptide-2 |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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