Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Porphyridium cruentum extract + 6 moreWorks
“Formulated with sebo-regulating and purifying active ingredients, it helps remove excess sebum on the surface of the epidermis and scalp, while also regulating the rate of secretion without irritating or dehydrating the skin.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishOleanolic acid ~0.3–0.75%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Arctium lappa root extract + 7 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinIllite~2.8–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerArctium lappa root extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Arctium lappa root extractUrtica dioica extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilEnantia chlorantha bark extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Enantia chlorantha bark extractEpilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might contain antioxidants
More about Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extractViola tricolor extract~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have an anti-inflammatory effect in skin
More about Viola tricolor extractTropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Terminalia chebula extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Porphyridium cruentum extract~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractOleanolic acid~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful against blemishes, work as an anti-oxidant, reduce inflammation and improve skin's ability to hold on to moisture, but more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness when applied topically to human skin
More about Oleanolic acidYeast extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Yeast extractThymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lecithin~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinMaltodextrin~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinHydroxyethylcellulose~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseTocopheryl acetate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateAlcohol~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholGuar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture
More about Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chlorideT-butyl alcohol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating
More about T-butyl alcoholEthylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%
Phenylpropanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolSodium benzoate~0.05–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Illite, Butylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Arctium lappa root extract, Urtica dioica extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, Viola tricolor extract, Tropaeolum majus flower/leaf/stem extract, Terminalia chebula extract, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Oleanolic acid, Yeast extract, Thymus vulgaris flower/leaf oil, Lecithin, Maltodextrin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Tocopheryl acetate, Alcohol, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, T-butyl alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenylpropanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BiologiqueRechercheYOUR PRODUCT | EssenceHello, Good Stuff! 3 in 1 Face Mist | CatricePORE 2-IN-1 PEELING & TONER | CliniqueiD: Moisturizer + Concentrate for Irritation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 34% |
| Price | $57.36 | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 | 2 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | — | Salicylic Acid | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Biologique - Recherche" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 162.07A$ in Australia and for 140.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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