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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream versus Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb .

Last updated on March 07, 2024. Published on July 29, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe general moisturizers. They have a total of 28 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and hyaluronic acid

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones

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General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea
General Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (4)
Reduces Irritation (3)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterDipropylene GlycolGlycerinMethyl TrimethiconeAlcohol Denat.DimethiconeCyclopentasiloxane1,2-HexanediolCaprylic/Capric TriglyceridePeg/Ppg/Polybutylene Glycol-8/5/3 GlycerinPentaerythrityl TetraethylhexanoateAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractCalendula Officinalis Flower ExtractNepeta Cataria ExtractRubus Idaeus Leaf ExtractBaptisia Tinctoria Root ExtractStellaria Media ExtractAlchemilla Vulgaris Leaf ExtractEquisetum Arvense Leaf ExtractUrtica Dioica Leaf Extract Sodium HyaluronateNiacinamidePolymethylsilsesquioxanePanthenolPeg-150Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearatePhenyl TrimethiconeHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerCarbomerTromethamineSqualanePeg-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilDimethiconolAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerC14-22 AlcoholsPolysorbate 60Butylene GlycolMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilMalachite ExtractTriethylhexanoinTrisodium EDTAArachidyl GlucosideButyrospermum Parkii ButterHydrogenated LecithinSorbitan IsostearateGlyceryl StearateStearic AcidCeramide NPCholesterolPeg-100 StearateRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCitrus Aurantifolia OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitralCitronellolLimoneneGeraniolLinalool

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 1.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.

A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.

As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.

Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.

Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.

In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.

This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.

Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.

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Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 3.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Rubus Idaeus Leaf Extract.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 15.

6
What it does: Tonic

We don't have a description for Nepeta Cataria Extract.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 14.

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What it does: Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract comes from the common Marigold plant. Marigolds contain flavonoids. Flavonoids are a group of substances found naturally in plants. They possess antioxidant and inflammation properties.

Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract may help soothe your skin by reducing inflammation. Emerging studies show it inhibits NO production safely, therefore reducing inflammation.

Marigolds have been used in traditional medicine throughout Asia and Europe.

Learn more about Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 13.

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What it does: Abrasive, Antioxidant, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Avena Sativa Kernel Extract is is derived from colloidal oatmeal. It is formed from grounded oatmeal and a liquid base.

Besides being a healthy breakfast, oats have many benefits in skincare too.

This ingredient helps sooth, hydrate, and protect the skin. The starches in colloidal oatmeal are able to bind water, keeping the skin hydrated.

The cellulose and fiber in colloidal oatmeal help reduce inflammation. This can also help the skin feel softer.

Colloidal Oatmeal is also an antioxidant. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radical molecules. These molecules may damage skin cells.

Avenacins found in colloidal oatmeal have anti-fungal properties. The saponins have a cleaning affect.

Overall, colloidal oatmeal is great at providing the skin with moisture and help sooth irritation. It also protects the skin in various ways.

Learn more about Avena Sativa Kernel Extract

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 12.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Baptisia Tinctoria Root Extract.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 16.

10
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Stellaria Media Extract.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 17.

11
What it does: Astringent, Emollient, Soothing, Tonic

We don't have a description for Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 20.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Antioxidant, Astringent, Skin Conditioning

Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract is an antioxidant.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 18.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Sodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.

Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.

These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:

Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 21.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.

As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.

Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.

Learn more about Sorbitan Isostearate

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 45.

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What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Squalane is an emollient that helps the skin hold onto moisture. It's an oily liquid that occurs naturally in certain types of fish and plant oils.

Because squalane boosts hydration in the skin, it also comes with plenty of benefits: it is an antioxidant and can help fight free radicals and skin damage. Squalane is also found to have a detoxifying effect when applied.

Squalane comes from squalene, which occurs naturally within the sebum of our skin. It is one of the oils our skin produces to keep itself hydrated. Squalane is the hydrogenated version of squalene and has a longer shelf life.

Research shows that squalane is non-irritating (even at 100% concentration).

In general, it's a fantastic ingredient. It does a great job at hydrating the skin, and it's suitable for those with sensitive skin.

The source of squalane may impact malassezia / fungal acne. This is because olive oil derived squalane can contain impurities such as fatty acids and plant waxes. Sugarcane derived squalane is recommended for anyone with malassezia concerns.

Is squalane vegan? This depends on the source. Squalane can be derived from both plants and animals. Most squalane used in skincare comes from plants.

Please note: the source of squalane is only known if disclosed by the brand. We recommend reaching out to the brand if you have any questions about their squalane.

Read more about squalene with an "e".

Learn more about Squalane

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 31.

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What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 37.

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What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Liked

Tromethamine is an aliphatic compound. An aliphatic compound is an organic compound with open-chained carbon atoms. It is synthetically created. Tromethamine is used to balance pH and improve texture.

As an emulsifier, Tromethamine prevents oil and water ingredients from separating. This helps stabilize the product and elongate a product's shelf life. Tromethamine also makes a product thicker.

Tromethamine helps balance the pH level of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.

Oral Tromethanmine is an anti-inflammatory drug but plays the role of masking, adding fragrance, and/or balancing pH in skincare.

1,3-Propanediol, 2-amino-2-(hydroxymethyl)-

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Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 37.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 30.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Mixed

We don't have a description for Trisodium EDTA.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 41.

19
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Polysorbate 60 is used to help stabilize products. It is a surfactant and emulsifier. These properties help keep ingredients together in a product. Surfactants help reduce surface tension between ingredients with different states, such as liquids and solids. Emulsifiers help prevent oils and waters from separating.

Polysorbate 60 is sorbitol-based and created from the ethoxylation of sorbitan. Ethoxylation is a chemical reaction used to add ethylene oxide. Sorbitan is a the dehydrated version of sorbitol, a sugar found in fruits.

In this case, the 60 comes from reacting 60 units of ethylene oxide with sorbitan.

Polysorbates are commonly used in medicine and foods.

Learn more about Polysorbate 60

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 42.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 36.

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What it does: Cleansing, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Tonic

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is a fragrance and is an oil.

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 52.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.

Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.

This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.

Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 51.

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What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil is oil from the peel of an orange fruit.

Limonene and linalool make up the majority of oils from citrus peels. Limonene has a "citrus" fragrance. Citrus peels also contain flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Citrus peel is also a rich source of flavonoids. Flavonoids are natural antioxidants and help protect your skin against damage. Flavonoids are a group of compounds naturally found in vegetables and fruits.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 46.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 54.

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What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil is the pressed oil of the Rose Geranium plant. It is volatile, meaning it evaporates off the skin.

Rose Geranium contains antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It has been shown to reduce bacteria and fungus. Due to these properties, Rose Geranium may help reduce acne.

The antioxidants may help reduce the signs of aging, such as fine-lines and wrinkles.

Fragrant components of Rose Geranium include citronellol and geraniol. These may cause allergies and skin-sensitivity. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns. The scent of Rose Geranium closely resembles traditional roses.

Learn more about Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 53.

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What it does: Perfuming

Citral is a fragrance and used to add a lemon-like scent to products. It is both naturally found in plants and created synthetically. In plants, it is commonly occurring in lemon myrtle, lemongrass, lemon tea-tree, lemon verbena, and other citruses.

The EU mandates Citral be listed separately as a fragrance. It is a known allergen and may cause contact dermatitis. Citral can also used as a masking ingredient.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.

Learn more about Citral

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 48.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 55.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

Learn more about Citronellol

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 49.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 56.

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What it does: Perfuming, Tonic
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

Learn more about Geraniol

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 50.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 58.

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What it does: Perfuming, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

Learn more about Limonene

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 51.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 57.

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What it does: Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Linalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.

Linalool has the same effect as Limonene when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.

Linalool has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.

Learn more about Linalool

Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream contains this as ingredient number 52.

Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb contains this as ingredient number 59.

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31% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
25% are loved or liked
12% have mixed ratings
49% are disliked or very disliked
14% have no rating yet

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Belif Aqua Bomb Cica Cream 51 ingredients

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Belif The True Cream Aqua Bomb 59 ingredients

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SiriMiri

6 months ago · Combination Skin
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If you have fungal acne.. or maybe acne prone skin THIS ONE'S NOT FOR YOU, the second I put this on my skin was so itchy and my skin feels so...

If you have fungal acne.. or maybe acne prone skin THIS ONE'S NOT FOR YOU, the second I put this on my skin was so itchy and my skin feels so irritated. I always try my best to go through the entire product but I can't use another day with this one. I also tried to repurpose it for hand cream but even then it's still not hydrating my hands enough.

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Kat_607

10 months ago · Normal Skin
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Have been using this moisturizer for 5 years!

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