Fluid Equalize

i+m

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About this product

The i+m Fluid Equalize is a serums, essence, ampoule. Our analysis of its 35 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (90/100). Based on its ingredients, it looks well-suited to oily / acne-prone skin. Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.

Vegan-friendly Reef-safe

Summarised from our ingredient analysis — not brand marketing copy.

At a glance

Type
Serums, Essence, Ampoules
Ingredients
35
Low-risk
20
Fragrance
Contains fragrance
Origin
Germany

The evidence

Quick Product Notes

Paraben-Free Sulfate-Free Alcohol-Free Silicone-Free EU Allergen-Free Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe

Notable Effects & Ingredients

No Notable Effects & Ingredients

Ingredients Related to Skin Types

Good   Bad — tap a skin type to see which ingredients · estimated from ingredient functions
Dry Skin 6/8
Good for dry skin
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate Glyceryl Caprylate Cetearyl Alcohol Cetyl Alcohol Sodium Hyaluronate Glycerin
Caution for dry skin
Glyceryl Caprylate Montmorillonite Cetyl Alcohol Illite Xanthan Gum Kaolin Glycerin Alcohol
Oily/Acne-Prone Skin 1/0
Good for oily/acne-prone skin
Alcohol
Sensitive Skin 4/10
Good for sensitive skin
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract Kaolin Glycerin Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Caution for sensitive skin
Levulinic Acid Cetyl Alcohol Glycerin Arnica Montana Flower Extract Alcohol Linalool Citronellol Limonene Citral Geraniol

Ingredients list

35 total
Lower hazard (1) Higher hazard (7)
All35 Skin Conditioning22 Fragrance13 Emulsion Stabilising8 Masking7 Viscosity Controlling6 Perfuming6 Solvent5 Emollient4
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
Water
(Solvent)
B
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
(Skin Conditioning)
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
1
A
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling)
1
B
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
1
Illite
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent)
1
A
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
MALVA SYLVESTRIS EXTRACT
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Smoothing, Soothing)
Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
(Uv Filter)
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
2
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
(Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning)
1
Sodium Levulinate
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling)
2
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling)
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
(Refreshing, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic)
1
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Kaolin
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier)
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient)
1
A
Montmorillonite
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Viscosityincreasing Agent Aqueous, Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling)
1
Sodium Anisate
(Antimicrobial, Flavoring Agent)
1
Levulinic Acid
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Perfuming)
1
Sodium Phytate
(Chelating Agent, Oral Care Agent)
1
A
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Glyceryl Caprylate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant)
1
Propanediol
(Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling)
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
(Antimicrobial, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning)
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming)
7
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
5
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens
7
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic)
Allergens
Allergens
6
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent)
Allergens
Allergens
5
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking)
Allergens
Allergens

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Key ingredients

Exfoliators
Removes dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Vitamin E
Protects skin and soothes irritation.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrates by attracting and holding water.
Antioxidants
Shields skin from free radical damage.

Benefits

HydratingBoosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier RepairStrengthen and restore your skin's natural barrier.
Redness ReducingSoothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Anti-AgingSoftens lines and helps skin look youthful.
Scar HealingImproves the look of marks and scars.
Acne FightingFights acne and helps prevent breakouts.
BrighteningRestores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Reduces IrritationEases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

Contains eu allergen
Not fungal acne (malassezia) safe
Citral — higher EWG
Geraniol — higher EWG
May not suit dry skin
May not suit sensitive skin

EWG flags hazard, not real-world risk — ratings don't account for how much of an ingredient a product contains. Treat these as things to research, not verdicts. How we score →

Ingredients explained

Water
Solvent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion stabilising, Opacifying
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Emulsion stabilisingOpacifyingFoam boostingViscosity increasingagent - aqueousViscosity increasing agentEmollientEmulsifyingViscosity controlling
prunus armeniaca kernel oil
Fragrance, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragranceSkin conditioning
Illite
Abrasive, Absorbent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 AbrasiveAbsorbentAnticaking agentBulking agent
MALVA SYLVESTRIS EXTRACT
Astringent, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AstringentSkin conditioningSkin conditioning emollientSmoothingSoothing
Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
Uv filter
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Uv filter
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
Hair conditioning, Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A Hair conditioningSkin conditioningSkin conditioning emollient
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Masking, Perfuming
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 MaskingPerfumingSkin conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Fragrance, Perfuming
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A FragrancePerfumingSkin conditioning
Sodium Levulinate
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Xanthan Gum
Binding agent, Emulsion stabilising
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Binding agentEmulsion stabilisingSkin conditioningSurfactant -emulsifying agentViscosity increasing agentBindingGel formingViscosity controlling
Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
Refreshing, Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 RefreshingSkin conditioningSoothingTonic
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin conditioning
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 Skin conditioning
Kaolin
Abrasive, Absorbent
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A AbrasiveAbsorbentAnticaking agentBulking agentOpacifyingSkin protectingSlip modifier
TOCOPHEROL
Antioxidant, Fragrance
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A AntioxidantFragranceSkin conditioning
+ 10 more — see the full ingredients list above
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin conditioning
Limited public safety data.Read moreShow less
EWG N/A CIR B Skin conditioning Good for Sensitive Skin
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 2 CIR A DenaturantFragranceHair conditioningHumectantOral care agentOral health care drugSkin protectingViscosity decreasing agentPerfumingSolvent Good for Dry SkinFungal-acne trigger
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Skin conditioning, Emollient
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR B Skin conditioningEmollientEmulsifying Fungal-acne trigger
Sodium Hyaluronate
Skin conditioning, Humectant
Low-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 1 CIR A Skin conditioningHumectant Good for Dry Skin
Alcohol
Antifoaming agent, Antimicrobial
Causes moisture evaporation - prone to dry out skinRead moreShow less
EWG 2 Antifoaming agentAntimicrobialAstringentMaskingSolventViscosity controlling Bad for Dry SkinBad for Sensitive Skin
Citral
Flavoring agent, Fragrance
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 Flavoring agentFragranceMasking Allergens
Citronellol
Fragrance, Masking
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 5 FragranceMasking Allergens
Geraniol
Fragrance, Masking
Higher-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 7 FragranceMaskingTonic Allergens
Limonene
Deodorant, Perfuming
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 6 DeodorantPerfumingSolvent Allergens
Linalool
Fragrance, Deodorant
Moderate-hazard ingredient.Read moreShow less
EWG 5 FragranceDeodorantMasking Allergens

How to use

How to use

  • 1 Where it fits: Apply after toner and before moisturiser — thinnest to thickest.
  • 2 Morning only: Apply as the last step of your AM routine, after moisturiser, and reapply every ~2 hours of sun exposure.

General guidance from this product's category and active ingredients — always follow the directions on the package.

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