1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Axis-Y
Biome Ultimate Indulging Cream
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Take the skin testThe AXIS-Y Biome Ultimate Indulging Cream is a luxurious vegan wrinkle care cream designed to improve skin texture, elasticity, and radiance. Formulated with a Satin Barrier that locks in moisture, this cream provides a soft, healthy glow from within. The unique Special Biome Blend, featuring five potent prebiotics and probiotics, works to improve skin health, brighten the complexion, and reduce blemishes. Enriched with Ceramides, Cholesterol, and Fatty Acids, it strengthens the skin's barrier while adenosine targets fine lines and wrinkles.
Biome Ultimate Indulging Cream is a lightweight cream from Axis-Y, a brand based in Korea. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 55 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Betaine and Methylpropanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: Very high. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Betaine, Methylpropanediol and Beta-glucan.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Beta-glucan, Centella Asiatica Extract and Adenosine.
Barrier support: Moderate. Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity, and here that comes from Squalane, Glucosyl Ceramide NP, Hydrogenated Lecithin and Tetraacetylphytosphingosine.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain essential oils, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after serums. Seal in your serums with it; in the morning, sunscreen still goes on top.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,2-bis(Hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diyl distearate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dioctyl ether
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil
Cyclohexasiloxane
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Moisturise" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 55 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Dissolves and carries everything else
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Forms a film that slows water loss
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2,2-bis(Hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diyl distearate
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2,6,10,15,19,23-Hexamethyltetracosane
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Dioctyl ether
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
D-Glucopyranose, C16-18 alkyl glycosides
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
6-Amino-9-beta-D-ribofuranosyl-9H-purine
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glucosyl Ceramide NP is the product obtained by the reaction of Glucose and Ceramide NP.
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Sphingolipids, glycosides
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Tetraacetylphytosphingosine is the tetraester of acetic acid and Phytosphingosine (q.v.)
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Stearic acid
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (beta)-
20th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mangifera Indica Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of the Mango, Mangifera indica L., Anacardiaceae
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is the fat obtained from the fruit of the Shea Tree, Butyrospernum parkii, Sapotaceae
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide consisting of b(1-3) linked glucose chains carrying b(1-6) linked glucose sidechains
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
25th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
26th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Lactobacillus Ferment is the product obtained from the fermentation of Lactobacillus.
27th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Saccharomyces
28th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces
29th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of black tea by the microorganism, Saccharomyces and Xylinium
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
31st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of the Cocoa, Theobroma cacao L., Sterculiaceae
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Bifida Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Bifida
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Artemisia princeps, Compositae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Laminaria Japonica Extract is an extract of the Japan Kelp/Seaweed, Laminaria japonica, Laminariaceae
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Eclipta Prostrata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Eclipta prostrata L., Compositae
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl nystose
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydrogen N-(1-oxooctadecyl)-L-glutamate
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ethanone, 1-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-,p-Hydroxyacetophenone
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Dextrin
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Stearic acid, monoester with glycerol
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,2-Propanediol, 3-(2-ethylhexyloxy)
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
48th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Octane-1,2-diol
49th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
50th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,4-Benzenediol, 2-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)-; 2-tert-Butyl-1,4-dihydroxybenzene; tert-Butyl hydroquinone
51st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Juniperus Virginiana Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruits and leaves of the Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana L., Cupressaceae
52nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the bark of Cedrus atlantica, Pinaceae
53rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the bark of the tree, Amyris balsamifera, Rutaceae
54th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Copaifera Officinalis Resin is an oleoresin (Balsam Copaiba) obtained from the Copaiba, Copaifera officinalis L., Leguminosae. It consists primarily of resins, essential oils, and usually cinnamic and benzoic acids
55th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Patchouli, Pogostemon cablin, Labiatae
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WATER, GLYCERIN, BETAINE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, PENTAERYTHRITYL DISTEARATE, SQUALANE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE, ALLANTOIN, ADENOSINE, GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE NP, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, GLYCOSPHINGOLIPIDS, TETRAACETYLPHYTOSPHINGOSINE, STEARIC ACID, CHOLESTEROL, MANGIFERA INDICA SEED BUTTER, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER, BETA-GLUCAN, HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE, GALACTOMYCES FERMENT FILTRATE, SACCHAROMYCES/XYLINUM/BLACK TEA FERMENT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, THEOBROMA CACAO SEED EXTRACT, BIFIDA FERMENT LYSATE, ARTEMISIA PRINCEPS LEAF EXTRACT, CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT, LAMINARIA JAPONICA EXTRACT, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA LEAF EXTRACT, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, SODIUM POLYACRYLATE, SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, DISODIUM EDTA, DEXTRIN, GLYCERYL STEARATE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, TOCOPHEROL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, XANTHAN GUM, TBHQ, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, CEDRUS ATLANTICA BARK OIL, AMYRIS BALSAMIFERA BARK OIL, COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS RESIN, POGOSTEMON CABLIN LEAF OIL.
HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Take an appropriate amount of cream on the skin, spread it evenly as if layering while avoiding the eye and mouth areas. Let it absorb sufficiently, warming it in your palms.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
9 ingredients could feed malassezia: Pentaerythrityl Distearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Lactobacillus Ferment, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Saccharomyces/xylinum/black Tea Ferment, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Glyceryl Stearate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
No — it contains Cyclohexasiloxane.
Yes — it contains Juniperus Virginiana Oil, Cedrus Atlantica Bark Oil, Pogostemon Cablin Leaf Oil.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after serums.
It lists 55 ingredients, of which 2 are recorded as actives.
Axis-Y, a brand based in Korea.
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