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
ISOI
Brightening Cream
face cream
ISOI
face cream
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Take the skin testThe ISOI Brightening Cream is a blemish-banishing treatment made of Bulgarian rose oil and vitamins. Helping to clear up blemishes and scars while improving uneven skin tone and pigmentation. Formulated with vitamins, Arbutin, and Bulgarian rose oil, the cream also brightens, soothes, and moisturizes skin. With no harmful ingredients, it is the perfect product to handle breakouts for sensitive skin types.
Brightening Cream is a lightweight cream from ISOI. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 47 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. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer and Sodium Hyaluronate, 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, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Panthenol, Centella Asiatica Extract and Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Arbutin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract and Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract.
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, oil control, 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 no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free, sulfate-free and dye-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain fragrance and 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
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Targets breakouts by reducing bacteria and unclogging pores
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
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.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Icosan-1-ol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Docosan-1-ol
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Rhodiola rosea, Crassulaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides L., Elaeagnaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
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.
Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Eugenol
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Eugenol
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
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 47 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Dissolves and carries everything else
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how the product smells or looks
Calms visible redness and irritation
Forms a film that slows water loss
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
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.
Hexadecyl 2-ethylhexanoate
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
4-Hydroxyphenyl-beta-D-glucopyranoside
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nuts of the Bushnut, Macadamia ternifolia, Proteaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Icosan-1-ol
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Alcohols, C16-18
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Docosan-1-ol
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
D-glucose, 1-eicosanol ether
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rosa Damascena Flower water is an aqueous solution of the steam of the distillate obtained from the flowers of the Damask Rose, Rosa damascena, Rosaceae
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Damask Rose, Rosa damascena, Rosaceae
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Bearberry Extract
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Rhodiola rosea, Crassulaceae
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Sea Buckthorn, Hippophae rhamnoides L., Elaeagnaceae
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycine, N-(N-L-.gamma.-glutamyl-L-cysteinyl)-
17th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium salt, polymer with 1,1'-sulfonylbis[ethene]
18th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Glycosaminoglycans, hydrolyzed
19th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
20th 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
21st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid
22nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Mother of Thyme Extract,Wild Thyme Extract,Wild Thyme (Thymus Serpillum) Extract
23rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae
24th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Butanamide, 2,4-dihydroxy-N-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethyl-, (2R)-; dl-Panthenol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
L-Arginine
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Triethyl citrate
29th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Houttuynia Cordata Extract is an extract of the herb, Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae
30th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sophora Flavescens Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Sophora flavescens, Fabaceae
31st 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
32nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Salix Alba Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae
33rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Castanea Crenata Shell Extract is an extract of the shell of the chestnut, Castanea crenata, Fagaceae
34th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract is is an extract of the leaves of the Tea Tree, Melaleuca alternifolia, Myrtaceae
35th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-amino-, (2S, 3S, 4R)-
36th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
37th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
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)
38th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
39th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
40th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Scutellaria baicalensis, Lamiaceae
41st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Chinese Peony, Paeonia suffruticosa, Ranunculaceae
42nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Leguminosae
43rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
44th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol
45th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
46th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-
47th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phenol, 2-methoxy-4-(2-propenyl)-
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Dispense a moderate amount of the cream. Apply over the entire face and gently massage for better absorption.
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.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
It contains Arbutin, which are usually reviewed with a doctor during pregnancy. Ask your doctor or midwife before using it.
No — it contains Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Eugenol.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Yes — it contains Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Eugenol.
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 47 ingredients, of which 6 are recorded as actives.
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