ISOI Intensive Energizing Repairing Balm
Ingredients and claims, checked

What is it like at a glance?
What the ingredients do
Moisture seal leads, with 7 of 54 ingredients. It also contains Panthenol.
By skin type
- DryGood fit
- SensitiveUse with care
Piboo’s rating from user reports.
Worth knowing
- Has fragrance allergens
- Has a fungal-acne trigger
Made for
What is this product?
- What to expect
- It's made for firmer skin and better hydration.
- Key ingredients
- Adenosine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol
- When
- Morning and evening
A balm that you layer on dry spots, in a 50ml size, suited to very dry skin that needs a heavy, sealing moisturizer. It contains moisturizing ingredients like Panthenol along with soothing ingredients like Centella Asiatica Extract and Allantoin.
Who is it for?
Good for
- Very dry skin that needs a heavy, sealing moisturizer
Less suited to
- Sensitive skin
What's good, and what to watch for?
Good points
- Panthenol adds moisture
- Centella Asiatica Extract and Allantoin calm the skin
Watch-outs
- Has fragrance allergens (Geraniol, Farnesol)
- If you get fungal acne: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
How do you use it?
- Where in your routine
- Final night step, or a reduced amount under makeup
- Pairs well with
- A humectant layer applied first
What is in it?
The full ingredient list as the brand publishes it, in the printed order. Tap a name to read about that ingredient.
This brand publishes its ingredient list in Korean only. Names below are the matching INCI names from the Korean Cosmetic Association ingredient dictionary, except 8 with no dictionary entry, left in Korean.
Key ingredientWorth a closer look
- Water
- Glycerin
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
- Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
- Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax
- 카카오씨버터
- Arbutin
- Arachidyl Alcohol
- Beeswax
- Behenyl Alcohol
- Arachidyl Glucoside
- Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Panthenol
- Allantoin
- Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
- 아사이팜열매추출물
- Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit Extract
- Phyllanthus Emblica Fruit Extract
- Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract
- 바오밥나무잎추출물
- Xanthan Gum
- Adenosine
- Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
- Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil
- Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
- 붉나무충영추출물
- Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
- 감국꽃추출물
- 회화나무싹추출물
- Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract
- Butylene Glycol
- 1,2-Hexanediol
- Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract
- Malpighia Glabra (Acerola) Fruit Extract
- Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
- Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract
- Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
- Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
- Arginine
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
- 시트로네올
- Geraniol
- 파네솔
- Eugenol
- Linalool
Ingredients with no mark are ones we found nothing notable about, and when marks overlap on one ingredient we show the caution first.
What the claims add up to
- Only partly backed:
- better hydration · firmer skin · less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
See each claim, checked (26)
Claims, checked
d. Arbutin has been reported to have cases of papules and mild itching in 「Human Application Test Data」.
backed by evidencea. If abnormal symptoms or side effects such as red spots, swelling, or itching occur on the applied area due to direct sunlight during or after use of the cosmetic, consult a specialist, etc.
backed by evidenceb. Refrain from using on areas with wounds, etc.
backed by evidenceSo it is okay to use before makeup, but use a slightly smaller amount than the amount used for night care, and after allowing it to fully absorb, use your makeup products.
backed by evidenceAging dry skin in their 40s and above, extremely dry skin, or those in their 20s-30s with needs for intensive care during extreme cold, users of isoi Intensive line / loyal customers of isoi BR line
plausible, not testedComparison with Energizing Cream (product recommendation)
plausible, not testedRepair Balm (Core Elasticity Balm) and Energizing Cream (Core Elasticity Cream) both focus on strengthening the skin's core elasticity, and their basic functions such as elasticity, wrinkles, whitening, and moisturizing are similar.
plausible, not testedWhat skin type is it suitable for? Can I use it if I have sensitive skin?
plausible, not testedIs it okay for people in their 20s (or 30s) to use it?
plausible, not testedRepair Balm is a high-moisture/high-functionality intensive care item, but it has good spreadability and no stickiness, making it suitable for skin in their 20s-30s.
plausible, not testedWe recommend using it especially during the change of seasons when dead skin cells occur, or during extreme cold when intensive care (damage care) is needed.
plausible, not testedIsn't it sticky? Can I apply it before makeup? (Usage feel)
plausible, not testedA high-moisture/high-functionality rose balm that condenses high-content Bulgarian rose oil and naturally derived ingredients that help strengthen core elasticity.
partly backedA complex of naturally derived ingredients!
partly backedFunctional review passed (whitening & wrinkle improvement functionality)
partly backedDamask rose flower oil, acerola & gallnut extract, macadamia seed oil, niaouli leaf oil, chrysanthemum flower extract, chestnut shell extract
partly backedA product where skin-friendly vegetable oils and candelilla wax build a moisture barrier and create a moisture protective film on skin during extreme cold weather, it is more suitable for dry skin, but if you adjust the usage amount appropriately, it can be used comfortably by any skin type.
partly backedRepair Balm spreads smoothly, is easy to apply, absorbs quickly despite its dense formulation, and has no stickiness.
partly backedA highly concentrated nourishing cream that infuses vitality and nutrition into skin that feels the passage of time.
no supporting source foundAll skin (sensitive skin also usable)
no supporting source foundRepair Balm is particularly rich in various berry ingredients with excellent antioxidant properties, so it is recommended for restoring the energy of tired and low-vitality skin.
no supporting source foundIn addition, although it is a functional product for whitening and wrinkle improvement, it uses only EWG Green-grade ingredients, and like other isoi products, it received an Excellent grade from Germany's Derma Test, so sensitive skin can use it with peace of mind.
no supporting source foundFull ingredients (INCI)
contradicted by sourcesHigh-density elasticity that builds and fills without gaps.
nothing specific to checkKnow-how that surpasses 10 years! The power of core elasticity that builds and fills!
nothing specific to checkAwakening the skin's youthful factor.
nothing specific to check
We quote each claim exactly as the brand published it, then check it against the ingredient list and the brand's own documents.