Biologique Recherche Creme Contour Yeux et Lèvres Biofixine
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
Anti-aging6 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Crème Contour Yeux et Lèvres Biofixine is a skincare product that genuinely tackles the signs of ageing by filling in wrinkles and fine lines that have already appeared.”
This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · 20 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
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:
anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: Nasturtium officinale extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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2-hexanol~23–34%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl hexapeptide-8~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl hexapeptide-8Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~4.7–7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAnhydroxylitol~3.4–5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolButylene glycol~2.7–4%
- 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 glycolButyrospermum parkii butter~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A 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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCaprylhydroxamic acid~1.4–2.1%
Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCeteth-20~1.1–1.6%
Cetyl alcohol~0.9–1.35%
- 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 alcoholChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Copper lysinate/prolinate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dicaprylyl carbonate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateEthylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.9%
Glycerin~0.4–0.95%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl stearate~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilHydrolyzed manihot esculenta tuber extract~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylglucoside phosphate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylpropanediol~0.2–0.75%
Nasturtium officinale extract~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Nasturtium officinale extractPalmitoyl oligopeptide~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl oligopeptidePalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Peg-75 stearate~0.2–0.7%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPhenylpropanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolPolysorbate 20~0.2–0.75%
Propanediol~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPropanediol dicaprylate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rhizobian gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can temporarily tighten the skin right after application of the product. The effect will be short-lived. Helps improve the product considtency
More about Rhizobian gumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium lactate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSqualane~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSteareth-20~0.45–1.05%
Tapioca starch~0.15–0.65%
Tocopherol~0.15–0.6%
- 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 TocopherolTriethanolamine~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineUndaria pinnatifida extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A seaweed extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an anti-oxidant effect
More about Undaria pinnatifida extractVitis vinifera juice extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Contains AHAs that exfoliate the upper layer of the skin. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin due to the sugar content
More about Vitis vinifera juice extractWater~0.15–0.5%
Xylitol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolXylitylglucoside~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideIngredient list view
2-hexanol, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Anhydroxylitol, Butylene glycol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Ceteth-20, Cetyl alcohol, Chlorphenesin, Copper lysinate/prolinate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Hydrolyzed manihot esculenta tuber extract, Methylglucoside phosphate, Methylpropanediol, Nasturtium officinale extract, Palmitoyl oligopeptide, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Peg-75 stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Phenylpropanol, Polysorbate 20, Propanediol, Propanediol dicaprylate, Rhizobian gum, Sodium benzoate, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium lactate, Squalane, Steareth-20, Tapioca starch, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Undaria pinnatifida extract, Vitis vinifera juice extract, Water, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Biologique Recherche - Creme Contour Yeux et Lèvres Biofixine" works well for improving skin hydration To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Biologique Recherche - Creme Contour Yeux et Lèvres Biofixine ticks this box. Humectants in this product (acetyl hexapeptide-8, anhydroxylitol, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate and sodium lactate) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil and squalane 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 (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.30% - 0.75%, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.30% - 0.75%, palmitoyl oligopeptide 0.40% - 0.95% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 4.30% - 6.50%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, 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.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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