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BIO BLUE THERAPY REVITALIZE NIGHT CREAM
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BLUE THERAPY REVITALIZE NIGHT CREAM

Efficacy 100/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

"BIO - BLUE THERAPY REVITALIZE NIGHT CREAM" has a good moisturizing formula.

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Product summary

"BIO - BLUE THERAPY REVITALIZE NIGHT CREAM" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. BIO - BLUE THERAPY REVITALIZE NIGHT CREAM ticks this box. Betaine, calcium pca, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Oryza sativa bran oil, beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter, cera alba and dimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

  • We like that this moisturizer contains peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-9 0.20% - 0.40%). There are many different kind of peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of amino-acids. Some of them work as natural anti-biotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective peptides in skincare are, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. Peptides might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
  • Adenosine 0.20% - 0.40% in this moisturizer adds an anti-aging benefit. Adenosine is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical adenosine in low concentrations can help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).

Irritation risk

We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

Price

The product retails for 100.00CA$ in Canada.

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Product claims breakdown

Moisturizing
15 ingredients contribute at the levels below
Strong evidence

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: betaine, calcium pca.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, butyrospermum parkii butter.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-9

ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-9Role: HeroA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.4%
ADENOSINERole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.2–0.4%
BEESWAXRole: Key activeForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~1.9–2.4%
BETAINERole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.2–0.4%
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.2–1.5%
CALCIUM PCARole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.4%
CERA ALBARole: Key activeForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~2.6–3.1%
DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish~1.6–2%
GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.5–5.6%
LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACTRole: Key activeHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.5%
MYRISTYL MYRISTATERole: Under-dosedAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic~0.45–0.7%
ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OILRole: Key activeHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties~0.4–0.6%
SECALE CEREALE SEED EXTRACTRole: Key activeRye seed extract. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.65%
SODIUM HYALURONATERole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.45%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.35%
Anti-aging
ADENOSINE at ~0.2–0.4% + 4 more curated actives
Strong evidence

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl tetrapeptide-9, resveratrol.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-9Role: HeroA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.2–0.4%
ADENOSINERole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.2–0.4%
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.2–1.5%
RESVERATROLRole: Key activeHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~0.25–0.45%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.35%
Anti-oxidation
RESVERATROL at ~0.25–0.45% delivers this without it being on the label
Quiet bonus

This product contains antioxidants (resveratrol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

ADENOSINERole: Key activeMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.2–0.4%
BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTERRole: Key activeA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.2–1.5%
RESVERATROLRole: Key activeHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin tone~0.25–0.45%
TOCOPHEROLRole: Under-dosedPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.2–0.35%
Irritancy
17 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 17 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Rosa damascena extractOil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.High~0.3–0.5%est.
Cinnamic acid—High~0.2–0.35%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistencyLow~3.1–3.8%est.
Cera albaForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergenLow~2.6–3.1%est.
Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicLow~0.45–0.7%est.
Secale cereale seed extractRye seed extract. Helps soften the upper layer of the skinLow~0.45–0.65%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.25–0.45%est.
Sorbitan tristearateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.25–0.45%est.
Sodium levulinateA preservativeLow~0.2–0.4%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicLow~0.3–0.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.25–0.45%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationLow~0.25–0.4%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureLow~0.3–0.5%est.
Levulinic acidHelps stabilize a product formulationLow~0.2–0.35%est.
ResveratrolHelps neutralize free radicals in skin and might help reduce fine lines and wrinkles, as well as even out the skin toneLow~0.25–0.45%est.
Comedogenic
6 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin
High risk
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicalsHigh~1.2–1.5%est.
Myristyl myristateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenicHigh~0.45–0.7%est.
Laminaria ochroleuca extractHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicHigh~0.3–0.5%est.
Zea mays germ oil—Med~0.95–1.15%est.
Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMed~0.25–0.45%est.
~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Glycerin~4.5–5.6%
Key active
Propanediol~3.9–4.8%
Formula
Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate~3.1–3.8%
Key activeLow-irritation
Cera alba~2.6–3.1%
Key activeLow-irritation
Beeswax~1.9–2.4%
Key active
Dimethicone~1.6–2%
Key active
Cetyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
Key active
Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.2–1.5%
Key activeComedo · high
Zea mays germ oil~0.95–1.15%
Comedo · medium
Unknown~0%
Formula
Elaeis guineensis oil~0.7–1.05%
Key active
Alcohol denat.~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Glyceryl stearate~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Peg-100 stearate~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Stearic acid~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Myristyl myristate~0.45–0.7%
Under-dosedComedo · highLow-irritation
Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.4–0.6%
Formula
Oryza sativa bran oil~0.4–0.6%
Key active
Secale cereale seed extract~0.45–0.65%
Key activeLow-irritation
Rosa damascena extract~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · high
Laminaria ochroleuca extract~0.25–0.5%
Key activeComedo · high
Cyathea medullaris leaf extract~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Betaine~0.2–0.4%
Key active
Sorbitan oleate~0.25–0.45%
Comedo · mediumLow-irritation
Sorbitan tristearate~0.25–0.45%
Low-irritation
Calcium pca~0.2–0.4%
Key active
Glyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Isohexadecane~0.35–0.6%
Formula
Sodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
Key active
Sodium levulinate~0.2–0.4%
Low-irritation
Silica silylate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Myristic acid~0.3–0.5%
Comedo · highLow-irritation
Palmitic acid~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Adenosine~0.2–0.4%
Key active
Cinnamic acid~0.2–0.35%
Irritant · high
Vitreoscilla ferment~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Citric acid~0.25–0.45%
Low-irritation
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.25–0.4%
Low-irritation
Acetyl tetrapeptide-9~0.2–0.4%
Key active
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.5%
Low-irritation
Levulinic acid~0.2–0.35%
Low-irritation
Resveratrol~0.25–0.45%
Key activeLow-irritation
Polysorbate 80~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
Formula
Tocopherol~0.2–0.35%
Under-dosed
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Ci 77491~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Iron oxides~0.15–0.25%
UV filter
Ci 77891~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.3%
UV filterKey active
Mica~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
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