ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX Review

ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX
9.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
10.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
8.5 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Rich
in Antioxidants
Review

Does ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX Work?

 
According to CreamScan AI's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX has to offer:
 
  • Intense moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 9.2 out of 10.
  • Antioxidant protection.

Key Benefits of ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX:
 

Rich Moisturizer Perfect for Dry Skin

According to CreamScan analysis, ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX is intensely moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 9.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a maximum humectancy of 10 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈9.0%), and a very high occlusivity of 8.5 out of 10, mainly due to the significant content of Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil (est. ≈6.0%) and Squalane (est. ≈4.0%).

This type of moisturizer is ideal for people with dry skin who want intense hydration. It combines a high concentration of humectants and occlusive ingredients to provide effective dual-action moisturizing specifically for dry skin.

The occlusive profile of ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX suggests a rich, thick texture, making it perfectly suited for dry skin.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Rich in Skin-Protecting Antioxidants

We estimate that ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Arbutin (est. ≈0.3%), Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil (est. ≈0.3%), Rosa Damascena Flower Oil (est. ≈0.3%), and others.

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our AI model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Things to Be Aware Of: ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX

 
CreamScan AI identified a few things to consider before adding ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX to your skincare routine:
 

Best for Dry Skin - May Be Too Thick for Other Skin Types

With high occlusivity, this product is optimal for dry skin but may be too thick for combination and especially oily skin. Even on normal skin, it can feel too rich depending on the quantity applied, the environment, and individual preferences.

If you have oily, combination, or normal skin and are considering purchasing this product for the first time, it might be a good idea to try a sample before buying.

Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

If one of your main reasons for choosing ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX is its potential anti-aging effects, please note that, according to CreamScan analysis, it currently has a zero anti-wrinkle rating.

It contains some ingredients often marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles, specifically Adenosine, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of these ingredients provide insufficient evidence of efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. 

While this does not categorically exclude the possibility that these ingredients may reduce wrinkles, their efficacy is not supported by convincing, vehicle-controlled, double-blind clinical studies - at least none that were accessible to the CreamScan team at the time of publication.

Therefore, these ingredients do not generate the anti-wrinkle rating.

Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, can deliver some anti-wrinkle effects through its moisturizing action.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Pros & Cons of ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of ISOI Intensive Energizing Cream EX to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

Pros:

  • Rich moisturizer perfect for dry skin: highly occlusive and humectant-rich
  • Rich in antioxidants that combat oxidative stress associated with accelerated skin aging and defend against environmental damage

Cons: 

  • Questionable anti-wrinkle efficacy

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
9
6
4
3
2.5
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Glycerin
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Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
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Squalane
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
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Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
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Trehalose
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Betaine
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Glyceryl Stearates
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Cetearyl Alcohol
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Arbutin
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Stearic Acid
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Arachidyl Alcohol
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Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
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Sorbitan Stearate
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
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Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
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Behenyl Alcohol
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Arachidyl Glucoside
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Ceramide NP
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Adenosine
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Xanthan Gum
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Allantoin
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Pleurotus Cystidiosus Ferment Filtrate
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Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
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Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
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Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract
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Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
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Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
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Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract
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Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
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Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract
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Centella Asiatica Extract
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
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Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
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Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
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Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
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Sophora Japonica Bud Extract
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Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract
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Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
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Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
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Ratings

All humectants
13.0
9
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
17.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
9.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 13.0 10
10.0
9
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 17.0 20
8.5
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Moisturizing rating
9.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
9
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 13.0 10
10
All humectants
13.0
9
1.5
1.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
4
3
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All occlusives 17.0 20
8.5
All occlusives
17.0
6.0
4.0
3.0
2.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
n/a
- 0.3 -
Total
0
Adenosine
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 3.3 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3.3
Arbutin
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
0.3
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
0.3
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
0.3
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
0.3
Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract
0.3
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
0.3
Centella Asiatica Extract
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
0.3
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
All soothing 1.8 5 No
All soothing
1.8
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Glycerin
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Macadamia Ternifolia Seed OilAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient oil extracted from macadamia nuts. It is clear and pale yellow with a pleasant nutty aroma and contains oleic and palmitoleic fatty acids, tocopherols, phytosterols, squalene, and polyphenols.
Squalane
Est. %4
Function
Origin
SqualaneAn occlusive moisturizing and emollient compound that forms part of the skin’s sebum. The main source of squalane had always been shark liver. Now, however, it is manufactured synthetically or derived from plant oils, such as olive and peanut oil.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl TetraisostearateAn emollient ester with high gloss and thickening properties.
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Cetyl EthylhexanoateA clear, pale yellow liquid, that functions as an emollient and a solvent, meaning that it is useful for dissolving oil-soluble ingredients.
Trehalose
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
TrehaloseA sweet-tasting saccharide that can be found in various yeasts and fungi and that is manufactured from starch for cosmetic purposes. It is one of the most popular sugars in skincare and is mainly used for its humectant properties.
Betaine
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
BetaineAn ingredient derived from the sucrose in sugar beets. It has a negative chemical charge and a positive chemical charge on the same molecule. This allows betaine to be hygroscopic or humectant and thus provide moisturization by drawing water to the skin.
Glyceryl Stearates
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Glyceryl Stearates
Cetearyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Cetearyl AlcoholA blend of cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, the fatty alcohols that are derived from palm oil. It helps to create emulsions that give off a soft and silky emollient feel and also increase product thickness.
Arbutin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ArbutinOne of the few potent anti-pigment compounds found naturally in bearberry or cranberry leaves. When applied to the skin, this ingredient converts into hydroquinone, with tyrosinase inhibiting effects.
Stearic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Stearic AcidA saturated fatty acid found in vegetable butter and animal fats. It is an occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient and also helps to maintain the barrier function of the skin.
Arachidyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arachidyl AlcoholA non-drying fatty alcohol that functions as an emollient, emulsion stabilizer, and viscosity controlling agent. It also produces a mattifying effect when applied in a skincare product onto the skin.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed OilA fatty oil expressed from the seeds of meadowfoam. It is used in skincare as an occlusive moisturizer and emollient that leaves the skin feeling soft and silky after application.
Sorbitan Stearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sorbitan StearateA vegetable-derived ingredient most commonly used as an emulsifier to stabilize water and oil mixtures.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterA semi-solid, buttery fat extracted from the seeds of the Shea tree that is a wonderful occlusive and emollient ingredient mainly comprised of fatty acids. Shea butter contains a large amount of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilA liquid plant wax, also known as Jojoba oil, pressed from the seeds of Simmondsia chinensis. These seeds can contain up to 50% of liquid wax. It is used as an occlusive moisturizer, emollient, and emulsifier.
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

A famous olive oil widely used in skincare as an emollient and occlusive moisturizer. It contains mainly unsaturated fatty acids, antioxidant flavonoids, and oleuropeins. Olive oil is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.

Behenyl Alcohol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Behenyl AlcoholA fatty alcohol with emollient properties. It is used as a co-emulsifier and thickener and tends to result in a product with a smooth and creamy application texture.
Arachidyl Glucoside
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Arachidyl GlucosideA mild cleanser and emulsifier that helps oil and water to mix and form emulsions.
Ceramide NP
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ceramide NPAlso known as ceramide 3, it is the most common ceramide in our skin. It helps to restore the skin’s lipid barrier and alleviate the symptoms of dry and cracked skin. Research has shown that skin suffering from conditions such as AD lacks ceramides.
Adenosine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Adenosine

A key molecule responsible for energy transportation, signaling, and enzyme activity. Adenosine is a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, however, the key study about its anti-wrinkle efficacy (1) does not meet CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards as it is not double-blind.

Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Pleurotus Cystidiosus Ferment Filtrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pleurotus Cystidiosus Ferment Filtrate
Rosa Damascena Flower Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosa Damascena Flower OilAlso known as Damask rose oil, it is one of the most precious and expensive essential oils in the world obtained from the petals of the Damask rose. It is used in skincare as a luxurious fragrance.
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Coptis Chinensis Root Extract
Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Malpighia Emarginata Fruit Extract

Description is coming soon

Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract
Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) ExtractAn extract obtained from broccoli that contains antimicrobial sulfur compounds and various antioxidant vitamins, flavonoids, and phenolic acids.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) ExtractAn extract derived from rosemary leaves. It contains a fragrant essential oil and is a strong antioxidant with astringent tannins.
Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Viridiflora Leaf Oil
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower/Leaf Extract
Centella Asiatica Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Centella Asiatica ExtractAn extract from the leaves of the Gotu kola. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant, wound healing, anti-inflammatory, and anti-aging properties. It increases the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in the skin.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractAn extract from the licorice root. It contains a well-researched anti-inflammatory compound called glycyrrhizin that can reduce inflammation. Licorice root extract is also used for its powerful antioxidant effects and ability to treat pigmentation.
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Rhus Semialata Gall Extract
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf ExtractAn antioxidant and fragrant extract from the leaves of the olive tree. It contains a promising anti-aging compound called Oleuropein, and a prospective anti-pigment compound called Cornoside.
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Sophora Japonica Bud Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sophora Japonica Bud Extract
Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Prunella Vulgaris Leaf Extract
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root ExtractA powerful antioxidant, soothing, and astringent extract derived from the roots of Baikal/Chinese skullcap. It contains various unique flavonoids that are believed to soothe irritated and inflamed skin and protect from UV-induced oxidative damage.
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Paeonia Suffruticosa Root ExtractA soothing extract obtained from a hybrid species of tree peony that contains various active compounds such as astringent tannins, terpenes, and paeonols.