Image skincare BIOME+ Smoothing Cloud Crème
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid + 9 moreGood evidence
“A skin-cushioning moisturizer to improve texture and lock in hydration with microbiome-friendly squalane and hyaluronic acid.”
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, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~7.1–8.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 triglycerideHydrogenated vegetable oil~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated vegetable oilPropanediol~3.2–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSqualane~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneGlycerin~2.1–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolJojoba esters~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersPentaerythrityl distearate~1.2–1.5%
Sodium polyacrylate~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateCetearyl alcohol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 alcoholSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCarbomer~0.45–0.7%
- 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 CarbomerTremella fuciformis sporocarp extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mushroom extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extractCitrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilLimonene~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
- 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 crosspolymerHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSorbitan trioleate~0.3–0.55%
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolCistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.45%
Phenylpropanol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolCitrus nobilis peel oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilApium graveolens seed extract~0.15–0.3%
1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Linum usitatissimum seed extract~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helianthus annuus leaf/stem extract~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Barosma betulina leaf oil~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vanilla planifolia fruit extract~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Vanilla planifolia fruit extractIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Propanediol, Squalane, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Jojoba esters, Pentaerythrityl distearate, Sodium polyacrylate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Chlorphenesin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Carbomer, Tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Limonene, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sorbitan trioleate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Tocopherol, Cistus incanus flower/leaf/stem extract, Sodium hydroxide, Phenylpropanol, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Apium graveolens seed extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Linum usitatissimum seed extract, Helianthus annuus leaf/stem extract, Barosma betulina leaf oil, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract
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Product summary
"Image skincare - BIOME+ Smoothing Cloud Crème" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid 0.30% - 0.55%, tremella fuciformis sporocarp extract 0.45% - 0.70% and glycerin 2.10% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 72.00$ in the United States and from 68.40£ up to 84.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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