The real cream-aqua bomb

Description

AQUA, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERIN, METHYL TRIMETHICONE (Silicone), ALCOHOL DENAT. (Drying alcohol), DIMETHICONE (Silicone), CYCLOPENTASILOXANE (Silicone), 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, PEG/PPG/POLYBUTYLENE GLYCOL-8/5/3 GLYCERIN, OAT KERNEL EXTRACT (Oats), Calendula officinalis flower extract (Calendula «Marigold»), Catmint Extract (Catnip), RUBUS IDAEUS LEAF EXTRACT (Raspberry), BAPTISIA TINCTORIA ROOT EXTRACT (Baptisia tinctoria), STELLARIA MEDIA EXTRACT (Intermediate Stellar), ALCHEMILLA VULGARIS LEAF EXTRACT (Common alchemilla), Horsetail Leaf Extract (Field horsetail), STINGING NETTLE LEAF EXTRACT (Nettle), BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), PANTHENOL (Pro-vitamin B5), CERAMIDE NP (Ceramide), CHOLESTEROL (Cholesterol), MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL (Macadamia vegetable oil), PHENYL TRIMETHICONE (Silicone), Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, PEG-150, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, SQUALANE (Squalane, Hydrogenated Oil), PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL (Nonionic surfactant), DIMETHICONOL (Silicone), ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, POLYSORBATE 60 (Nonionic surfactant), MALACHITE EXTRACT (Antioxidant), TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, ARACHIDYL GLUCOSIDE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, STEARIC ACID (Fatty acid), PEG-100 STEARATE (Nonionic surfactant), POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE (Silicone), CARBOMER, TROMETHAMINE, TRISODIUM EDTA, Sweet Orange Peel Oil (Essential oil), CITRUS AURANTIFOLIA OIL (Lime essential oil), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL (Rosemary essential oil), PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL (Pelargonium essential oil (allergen)), CITRAL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

The product Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb is primarily intended for skin in need of intense hydration, whether normal, combination, or dehydrated. Its light gel-cream texture makes it a good choice for people prone to tightness, dehydration, or loss of radiance, without weighing down the skin or promoting the appearance of imperfections. My opinion on Belif's formulation is positive: it combines moisturizing agents, soothing plant extracts, and biomimetic lipids, making it suitable for a wide range of skin types, including sensitive skin, while avoiding a greasy feel.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three active ingredients stand out in this formula. First, the glycerin, a powerful humectant, attracts and retains water in the stratum corneum, optimizing skin hydration. Next, the panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) promotes skin barrier repair and soothes irritation, which is essential for fragile skin. Finally, the presence of ceramide NP strengthens cell cohesion and limits insensible water loss, contributing to a healthy skin barrier. The combination of these active ingredients, complemented by antioxidant plant extracts, explains the quality of the product and its moisturizing effectiveness.

Tips and Application Ritual

I recommend applying this cream in the morning and/or evening, on clean skin, after your serum. Its light texture makes it easy to layer with other skincare products. It is compatible with most active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide). However, due to the presence of alcohol and essential oils, I do not recommend combining it with highly exfoliating skincare products (AHA/BHA acids) to avoid the risk of irritation.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strengths of this product lie in its moisturizing power, its fresh, non-greasy texture, and the synergy of its repairing and soothing active ingredients. One downside: the presence of denatured alcohol and essential oils, which may not be suitable for very reactive skin. In conclusion, it is an excellent choice for moisturizing and revitalizing the skin, provided you are not intolerant to these ingredients.