
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
“Recommended for dehydrated Skin Instants© with wrinkles.”
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, polyglycerin-3.
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 wax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12
“The core of its formula contains an elastin segment reproducing the same sequence of amino acids as the longest repetitive segment of elastin, the protein responsible for skin elasticity.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide, palmitoyl hexapeptide-12.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: centella asiatica extract.
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.
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
This product contains antioxidants (centella asiatica 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.
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Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolA 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 triglycerideOne 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 GlycerinA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sucrose polystearateAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersIs proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Hydrolyzed rice proteinHas astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating
More about Betula alba bark extractA plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
More about Equisetum arvense extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractHelps 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 extractCan temporarily tighten the skin right after application of the product. The effect will be short-lived. Helps improve the product considtency
More about Rhizobian gumA type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateUsed to create a nice product texture
More about Glyceryl polymethacrylatePure 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 TocopherolHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolIncreases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerUsed to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolWater, Propylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetyl alcohol, Sucrose polystearate, Jojoba esters, 1,2-hexanediol, Niacinamide, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Hydrolyzed rice protein, Betula alba bark extract, Equisetum arvense extract, Hedera helix leaf/stem extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Centella asiatica extract, Yeast extract, Rhizobian gum, Palmitoyl hexapeptide-12, Citric acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Glyceryl polymethacrylate, Tocopherol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Pentylene glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Polyglycerin-3, Peg-8, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
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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.
| Biologique RechercheCreme ElastineYOUR PRODUCT | Shani Darden Skin CareHydration Peptide Cream | W3LL PEOPLEFresh Dew Snow Mushroom Gel-Cream Moisturizer | ReplenixAll-Trans-Retinol Enriched Eye Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | — | $60.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 7 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Anhydroxylitol | Vitamin C |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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"Biologique Recherche - Creme Elastine" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, polyglycerin-3, sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed rice protein and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetyl alcohol and caprylyl glycol) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
The product retails for 134.00$ in the United States.
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Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 25 studies and safety reviews.
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