Biologique Recherche Creme Adn Metamorphique
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingAlteromonas ferment extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 13 moreGood evidence
“• FIRMING • RESTRUCTURING • TIGHTENING Natural contours are redefined and rebalanced, while the volume is more harmonious.”
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:
glycerin, isomalt.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-agingTocopherolWeak evidence
“Finally, its protective active ingredients protect the skin from signs of skin aging.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Helichrysum stoechas extractMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Coco-caprylate/caprate~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin without creating a greasy texture
More about Coco-caprylate/caprateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideC10-18 triglycerides~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the skin and attract water to its upper layer. Helps create nice product texture
More about C10-18 triglyceridesSmithsonite extract~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.9–2.4%
- 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 GlycerinC12-16 alcohols~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product's texture
More about C12-16 alcoholsMethylpropanediol~1.4–1.7%
Hydrogenated lecithin~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinPalmitic acid~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidCetyl alcohol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate citrate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateTapioca starch~0.5–0.75%
Secale cereale seed extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Rye seed extract. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Secale cereale seed extractPaeonia albiflora root extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helichrysum stoechas extract~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Contains an essential oil that can irritate the skin
More about Helichrysum stoechas extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPlantago lanceolata seed extract~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lycium barbarum callus culture extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Alteromonas ferment extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractDiaminopropionoyl tripeptide-33~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Maltodextrin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinTocopherol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure 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
More about TocopherolLecithin~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinIsomalt~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Isomalt1,2-hexanediol~0.15–0.25%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPolysorbate 60~0.15–0.25%
Caprylyl glycol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPhenethyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Coco-caprylate/caprate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, C10-18 triglycerides, Smithsonite extract, Glycerin, C12-16 alcohols, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Palmitic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Tapioca starch, Secale cereale seed extract, Paeonia albiflora root extract, Helichrysum stoechas extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Plantago lanceolata seed extract, Lycium barbarum callus culture extract, Alteromonas ferment extract, Diaminopropionoyl tripeptide-33, Maltodextrin, Tocopherol, Lecithin, Isomalt, 1,2-hexanediol, Sorbitan isostearate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Polysorbate 60, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Phenethyl alcohol
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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- 3Helichrysum italicum: from traditional use to scientific datancbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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