Biologique Recherche Sérum a-glyca
Works for
Anti-agingDecarboxy carnosine hclNot delivered
“With regular use, it helps soften fine lines, reduce signs of fatigue, and restore a radiant, more youthful-looking complexion.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.This ingredient - decarboxy carnosine hcl - could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient decarboxy carnosine hcl might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneAlbizia julibrissin bark extractNot delivered
This product contains ingredients (albizia julibrissin bark extract) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Albizia julibrissin bark extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (decarboxy carnosine hcl) 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Propylene glycol + 1 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, butylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Albizia julibrissin bark extract~8.3–12.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might help to neutralize free radicals in skin. Is claimed to help reduce hyperpigmentation but evidence is missing
More about Albizia julibrissin bark extractGlycerin~3.7–5.6%
- 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 GlycerinPropylene glycol~2.6–4%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDecarboxy carnosine hcl~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to protect the skin from free radicals, but further evidence of effectiveness is needed
More about Decarboxy carnosine hclPapaver rhoeas petal extract~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- 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 glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.3%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Albizia julibrissin bark extract, Glycerin, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Decarboxy carnosine hcl, Papaver rhoeas petal extract, Butylene glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium benzoate
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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 RechercheSérum a-glycaYOUR PRODUCT | Doctors FormulaPower Actives Rapid Lift Serum | Avant SkincarePink Orchid Subtle Restoring Overnight Serum | KluedMulti-hyaluronic acid complex serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | $182.82 | — | $122.99−$59.83 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Panthenol | Pentapeptide-18 | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Revolution Skincare 2% Hyaluronic Acid Plumping & Hydrating SolutionVersed Skin Hydration Station Booster with HA
Product summary
"Biologique Recherche - Sérum a-glyca" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 3.70% - 5.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 85.00$ 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 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Phytopharmacological properties of Albizia species: A reviewresearchgate.net
- 2
- 3Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 6
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