belif The True Cream-Moisturizing Bomb
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MoisturizingUrea, Althaea officinalis root extract + 18 moreStrong evidence
“The True Cream-Moisturizing Bomb”
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:
glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate.
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, saccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extract.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: urea
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Calendula officinalis flower extract, Rosa damascena flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.5–5.5%
- 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 GlycerinCyclohexasiloxane~4.2–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that serves as an emollient. Helps create a nice non-greasy feels
More about CyclohexasiloxaneHydrogenated polydecene~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneDipropylene glycol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients
More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oil1,2-hexanediol~0.75–1.1%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneTriethylhexanoin~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TriethylhexanoinStearyl alcohol~1.1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoatePeg-40 stearate~0.55–0.8%
Saccharomyces/viscum album ferment extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 extractSaccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract obtained from a plant root (cogon grass). It works as an excellent humectant attracting water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect
More about Saccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extractCetearyl alcohol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholCetearyl olivate~0.4–0.6%
Sorbitan olivate~0.35–0.6%
Hydrogenated lecithin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinSorbitan stearate~0.3–0.55%
Stearic acid~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconeDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerPoncirus trifoliata fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAvena sativa kernel extract~0.25–0.5%
- 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~0.2–0.4%
- 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~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rubus idaeus leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Stellaria media extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Viola tricolor extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
More about Viola tricolor extractRosa damascena flower extract~0.25–0.45%
Spiraea ulmaria flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Can be irritating
More about Spiraea ulmaria flower extractAlthaea officinalis root extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractSymphytum officinale leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has an anti-bacterial effect
More about Symphytum officinale leaf extractTrifolium pratense flower extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Red clover flower extract. Can contain anti-oxidants but also potential irritant compounds
More about Trifolium pratense flower extractAchillea millefolium flower extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Its main fragrant compound is linalool
More about Achillea millefolium flower extractEuphrasia officinalis extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Thuja occidentalis leaf extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Salix alba bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractChelidonium majus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Urea~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaHydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products
More about Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidGlycosyl trehalose~0.25–0.45%
Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can add sweet taste to lip products
More about Hydrogenated starch hydrolysateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.2–0.4%
- 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 crosspolymerCarbomer~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerXanthan gum~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTrisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Tromethamine~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.1–0.15%
Limonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Hydrogenated polydecene, Dipropylene glycol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, 1,2-hexanediol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Triethylhexanoin, Stearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Peg-40 stearate, Saccharomyces/viscum album ferment extract, Lactobacillus/soybean ferment extract, Saccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extract, Cetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate, Hydrogenated lecithin, Sorbitan stearate, Stearic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Poncirus trifoliata fruit extract, Panthenol, Avena sativa kernel extract, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Nepeta cataria extract, Rubus idaeus leaf extract, Baptisia tinctoria root extract, Stellaria media extract, Alchemilla vulgaris leaf extract, Viola tricolor extract, Rosa damascena flower extract, Spiraea ulmaria flower extract, Althaea officinalis root extract, Symphytum officinale leaf extract, Trifolium pratense flower extract, Achillea millefolium flower extract, Euphrasia officinalis extract, Thuja occidentalis leaf extract, Menyanthes trifoliata leaf extract, Salix alba bark extract, Chelidonium majus extract, Urea, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Glycosyl trehalose, Hydrogenated starch hydrolysate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Trisodium edta, Tromethamine, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene
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| belifThe True Cream-Moisturizing BombYOUR PRODUCT | YEOUTHDay/Night Cream with Snail Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Green Tea, Peptides | SimpleHydrating Light Moisturiser for Sensitive Skin | EnvironYouth EssentiA Antioxidant Defence Creme | |
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| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | $10.55 | $27.41+$16.86 | $6.24−$4.31 | $100.99+$90.44 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Tripeptide-1 | Mineral Oil | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"belif - The True Cream-Moisturizing Bomb" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Urea, glycerin, hydrogenated starch hydrolysate and bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Saccharomyces/imperata cylindrica root ferment extract, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, macadamia ternifolia seed oil and bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: oatmeal extract and stearic acidIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 15.00A$ in Australia, for 38.00$ in the United States and for 50.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 27 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 6Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
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