Judging from the ingredient list, "Biologique Recherche - Emulsion Gel Biosensible SR" works well for improving skin hydration As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, butylene glycol and propylene glycol) 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). Isocetyl stearate, helianthus annuus seed oil, plukenetia volubilis seed oil, squalane and dicaprylyl carbonate 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 (acetyl hexapeptide-49 0.05% - 0.10%). 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.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit 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.

What can the product work for?

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Anti-blemish

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing active ingredients Complex of hyaluronic acid and rhizobium, Polysaccharides rich in fucose.

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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: biosaccharide gum-1, 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: helianthus annuus seed oil, plukenetia volubilis seed oil.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-49

sodium hyaluronate 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

squalane 3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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.

acetyl hexapeptide-49 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Anti-aging

This product contains acetyl hexapeptide-49. 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.

acetyl hexapeptide-49 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

oleanolic acid 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

Reduces blemishes and minimizes overactive skin types for a visibly less oily appearance.

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Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

oleanolic acid 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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camellia sinensis leaf extract 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing

rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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propylene glycol 1.5% - 1.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

enantia chlorantha bark extract 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

A bark extract that might help clam down inflammation and neutralize free radicals , but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

butylene glycol 6.5% - 8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

glycerin 4.1% - 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Squalane, Isocetyl stearate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Propylene glycol, Plukenetia volubilis seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium polyacrylate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Enantia chlorantha bark extract, Pentylene glycol, Biosaccharide gum-2, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pvp, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Biosaccharide gum-1, Tannic acid, Rhizobian gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Alteromonas ferment extract, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Sambucus nigra flower extract, Terminalia catappa leaf extract, Maltodextrin, Orthosiphon stamineus extract, Tocopherol, Oleanolic acid, Acetyl hexapeptide-49

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Key ingredients	acetyl hexapeptide-49 alteromonas ferment extract +11 more	Common: acetyl hexapeptide-49 glycerin Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +2 more	Common: squalane glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +7 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract glycerin +3 more Other: simmondsia chinensis seed oil triticum vulgare germ oil	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +6 more	Common: biosaccharide gum-1 glycerin +2 more Other: madecassoside madecassic acid +6 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: niacinamide urea +5 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: niacinamide tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate +4 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: centella asiatica leaf extract citrulline +4 more	Common: glycerin helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more Other: acetyl tetrapeptide-9 niacinamide +8 more	Common: camellia sinensis leaf extract sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: niacinamide sh-octapeptide-4 +12 more
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Potential Irritants	sambucus nigra flower extract Has skin benefit? rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? sodium acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? +6 more	trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	sambucus nigra flower extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	silybum marianum extract Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	madecassic acid Has skin benefit? asiatic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +6 more	punica granatum fruit extract Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	plumeria rubra flower extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract Has skin benefit? +12 more	caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? niacinamide Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? sodium hyaluronate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +33 more

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Biologique Recherche Emulsion Gel Biosensible SR

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