Biologique Recherche Creme Masque Vernix
Works for
MoisturizingCeramide ng, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2 + 15 moreWorks well
“Regenerating & Protective Vegan Face Cream-Mask A regenerating, protective face cream-mask with a new vegan-friendly formula inspired by the natural vernix caseosa, the protective layer found on newborn skin.”
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:
dextran, hydrolyzed wheat protein.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl tetrapeptide-2, ceramide ng
Anti-agingAcetyl tetrapeptide-2, TocopherolMay help
“Benefits Intensely hydrates and softens dry, depleted skin Strengthens the skin’s natural barrier Reduces water loss and prevents dehydration Stimulates skin repair and regeneration Protects against oxidative and environmental stress Smooths fine lines and visible signs of aging Vegan-friendly formula with ceramides and antioxidants Skin Types Dry, sensitive, mature, or compromised skin.”
This product contains acetyl tetrapeptide-2. This ingredient 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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Yeast extract + 1 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (dimethylmethoxy chromanol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy10 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Lecithin~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinMethylpropanediol~4.2–5.1%
Glyceryl isostearate~2.9–3.5%
Bentonite~2.4–2.9%
Isostearyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Isostearyl alcoholEthylhexyl palmitate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateSodium acrylates copolymer~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylates copolymerPropylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 glycolHydrolyzed wheat protein~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Avoid if sensitive to gluten
More about Hydrolyzed wheat proteinHydrolyzed barley protein~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyrospermum parkii butter extract~0.6–0.9%
- 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 butter extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.5–0.75%
- 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 oilRaspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Luffa cylindrica seed oil~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceratonia siliqua seed extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract~0.3–0.6%
- 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 extractAcetyl tetrapeptide-2~0.3–0.55%
- 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 tetrapeptide-2Ceramide ng~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide ngDimethylmethoxy chromanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Dimethylmethoxy chromanolTocopherol~0.2–0.4%
- 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 TocopherolSqualane~0.25–0.45%
- 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 SqualanePhytosterols~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function
More about PhytosterolsDextran~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the most upper layer of the skin. Derived from sugar
More about DextranButylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- 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 glycolDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Candelilla cera~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Euphorbia cerifera wax~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brassica campestris sterols~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsCaprylyl glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenylpropanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps mask the smell of other ingredients and helps preserve the product formulation
More about PhenylpropanolSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholIngredient list view
Water, Lecithin, Methylpropanediol, Glyceryl isostearate, Bentonite, Isostearyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Sodium acrylates copolymer, Propylene glycol, Hydrolyzed wheat protein, Hydrolyzed barley protein, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Raspberry seed oil/tocopheryl succinate aminopropanediol esters, Luffa cylindrica seed oil, Ceratonia siliqua seed extract, Yeast extract, Acetyl tetrapeptide-2, Ceramide ng, Dimethylmethoxy chromanol, Tocopherol, Squalane, Phytosterols, Dextran, Butylene glycol, Disodium edta, Candelilla cera, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Brassica campestris sterols, Caprylyl glycol, Phenylpropanol, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol
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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 Masque VernixYOUR PRODUCT | AvataraNiacinamide Water Gel Face Mask | LululunPrecious White Sheet Face Mask Clear (32 pcs) | ClarinsSuper Restorative Instant Lift Serum Sheet Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 35% | 34% | 34% |
| Price | $360.00 | — | $33.71−$326.29 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 10 | 3 of 10 | 2 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-5 | Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate | Oatmeal Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Biologique Recherche - Creme Masque Vernix" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide ng 0.30% - 0.55%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Peptides (acetyl tetrapeptide-2 0.30% - 0.55%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (dextran 0.15% - 0.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 225.00$ 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 16 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 5Wheat in skin caremdedge.com
- 6
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