The Belif Moisturizing Bomb Toner is designed to provide intense hydration and prep the skin for subsequent skincare steps. It features a gentle, milky texture that absorbs quickly, leaving the skin feeling refreshed and healthy-looking.
Key Benefits and Features
This toner is formulated to deliver the same significant hydration as belif's popular The True Cream - Aqua Bomb. Its lightweight formula is designed to absorb instantly into the skin, providing a surge of moisture post-cleansing and preparing the skin for the rest of your routine. It aims to soothe and refresh the skin, contributing to a healthy-looking glow.
Core Ingredients and Their Functions
Hydration and Moisturization
- Water: The primary solvent in cosmetic products, purified and deionized to remove mineral ions.
- Glycerin: A humectant that attracts water to the skin, helping to maintain hydration.
- Triethylhexanoin: An emollient that makes the skin feel smooth and soft. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid ester derived from coconut oil and glycerin, known for its light texture, clarity, odorless properties, and non-greasy feel. It is well-tolerated by all skin types and easy to formulate with.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: A skin-conditioning agent and emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin. It helps to replenish the skin's surface lipids, contributing to a smoother feel.
- Squalane: A saturated hydrocarbon that occurs naturally in the skin's sebum and various plant oils. It acts as an emollient, providing surface occlusion and preventing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) without feeling heavy or greasy. It is compatible with all skin types and conditions, including acne-prone and sensitive skin.
- Butylene Glycol (BG): A multi-tasking ingredient that functions as a solvent, penetration enhancer, slip agent, and humectant, helping the product absorb faster and attract water to the skin. It is approved by Ecocert and is suitable for use in natural products.
- Sodium Hyaluronate: A derivative of hyaluronic acid that acts as a powerful humectant, helping to attract and retain moisture in the skin.
- Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): A humectant that moisturizes the skin. It also possesses anti-inflammatory and skin-protecting properties, and can help reduce irritation.
- Beta-Glucan: Extracted from fermented mushrooms, this compound helps to soothe irritated skin and strengthen the skin's outermost layer.
Soothing and Calming
- Honeysuckle Extract: A soothing herb that calms the skin and promotes natural Hyaluronic Acid production for enhanced hydration.
- Althaea Officinalis Root Extract: Known for its soothing properties.
- Rosa Damascena Flower Extract: Provides soothing benefits.
- Spiraea Ulmaria Flower Extract: Offers soothing and calming effects.
- Viola Tricolor Extract: Contributes to skin soothing.
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract: Traditionally used for its healing and soothing properties.
- Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract: Known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits.
- Nepeta Cataria Extract: Offers potential calming properties.
- Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract: Known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory actions.
- Symphytum Officinale Leaf Extract: Traditionally used for its skin-healing properties.
- Achillea Millefolium Flower Extract: Known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits.
- Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract: May offer soothing properties.
Skin Barrier Support and Nourishment
- Hydrogenated Lecithin: A derivative of lecithin used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent.
- Ceramide NP: A type of ceramide, which is a crucial lipid component of the skin barrier, essential for maintaining hydration and protecting the skin.
- Cholesterol: Another important lipid found naturally in the skin's outer layer, contributing to the skin barrier function.
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter: A rich emollient known for its moisturizing, regenerating, and protective properties, containing antioxidants.
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil: A highly emollient oil rich in oleic acid and palmitoleic acid, ideal for dry skin types.
- Glyceryl Stearate: An emulsifier and emollient that helps to stabilize oil and water mixtures and provides a smooth feel to the skin.
- Stearic Acid: A fatty acid that acts as an emollient and helps to stabilize emulsions.
- Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil: Used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent.
Formulation Aids
- Alcohol Denat.: Acts as a solvent, penetration enhancer, astringent, and antimicrobial agent, contributing to a light formula feel.
- Carbomer: A thickening agent that creates gel formulas.
- Tromethamine: Used to adjust the pH of the product.
- C14-22 Alcohols & Arachidyl Glucoside: These are components of emulsifier systems, helping to blend oil and water.
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer: A polymer that helps to create a pleasant feel on the skin and can act as a humectant and emollient.
- Arachidyl Glucoside: Part of an emulsifier system.
- PEG-100 Stearate: An emulsifier used to blend oil and water components.
Potential Irritants and Fragrance Components
The toner contains a blend of essential oils and fragrance components, which may be a concern for individuals with sensitive skin.
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil: Contains furanocoumarins, which can cause mild phototoxicity.
- Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Oil: Similar to orange peel oil, it may contain phototoxic compounds.
- Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil (Rose Geranium Oil): Contains fragrant constituents like citronellol and geraniol, which can be potential allergens for sensitive skin.
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil: Contains camphor, a potential skin irritant, and fragrant components.
- Limonene: A common fragrance ingredient that can oxidize and cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals. It also acts as a penetration enhancer.
- Citronellol: A common fragrance ingredient that can cause allergic contact dermatitis.
- Geraniol: A common fragrance ingredient that can oxidize and become allergenic.
- Citral: A fragrance ingredient with a lemon scent, which must be declared due to its allergenic potential.
- Linalool: A very common fragrance ingredient that can oxidize and become allergenic over time.
Note: Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most accurate and up-to-date ingredient list, please refer to the product packaging.
Formulated Without
The toner is formulated without the following:
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Sulfates
- Animal origin ingredients
- Mineral Oils
- Synthetic fragrances
- Synthetic organic dyes
- Petrolatum
How to Use
Moisten a cotton pad and gently sweep across a clean face. Alternatively, dispense a dime-sized amount into your palm and apply to the face in a gentle patting motion after cleansing. For best results, apply a moderate amount onto skin and gently pat for better absorption after cleansing.
Product Details
- Product Information
- Made in: South Korea
- Imported from: South Korea
- Catalog No.: 1127865819
About the Brand: Belif
Belif embraces a simple and sincere approach to modern beauty routines by minimizing packaging and reliance on synthetic ingredients. The brand merges over 150 years of herbal processing expertise with innovative science to ensure efficacy and uphold its five "true promises": ingredients, formula, safety, benefits, and timelessness.
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