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Anti-agingNonapeptide-1, Hyaluronic acidMay help
“For dry and very dry sensitive skin. Innovative treatment designed to reactivate energy in skin and offer comprehensive defence against the effects stress causes, such as early ageing, loss of elasticity and dull skin.”
This product contains nonapeptide-1. There is some human evidence that this ingredient helps reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles and improve skin elasticity and firmness, though it is smaller or less consistent than the evidence for the best anti-aging ingredients.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Nonapeptide-1, Lactobacillus + 17 moreWorks well
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, hyaluronic acid.
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, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: nonapeptide-1
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Butylene glycol~6.7–8.1%
- 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 glycolLactobacillus/ganoderma lucidum extract/lentinus edodes extract ferment filtrate~4.3–5.3%
Lactobacillus~3.1–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusGanoderma lucidum extract~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Ganoderma lucidum extractLentinus edodes extract~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Kelp ferment filtrate~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeCetearyl alcohol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlycerin~0.95–1.15%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A 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 triglycerideDicaprylyl carbonate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateOctyldodecyl myristate~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Octyldodecyl myristateDicaprylyl ether~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherGlyceryl stearate~0.45–0.7%
- 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 stearateNylon-12~0.45–0.7%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolDimethicone crosspolymer~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerPeg-75 stearate~0.3–0.55%
Xylitol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is sometimes referred to as "natural" hyaluronic acid (even though hyaluronic acid is not unnatural and is present in human skin)
More about Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharideHyaluronic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. Naturally present in skin. Typically has large molecule size unless advertised otherwise on the product label. Helps support skin's barrier function and may help to reduce inflammation
More about Hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- 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 crosspolymerXanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerLactobacillus ferment~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative
More about Lactobacillus fermentSteareth-20~0.3–0.6%
Ceteth-20~0.35–0.65%
Squalane~0.3–0.5%
- 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 SqualaneNonapeptide-1~0.2–0.4%
- 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 Nonapeptide-1Caprylhydroxamic acid~0.2–0.35%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Polysorbate 60~0.2–0.35%
Sodium phosphate~0.15–0.25%
Sorbitan isostearate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateDisodium phosphate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation
More about Disodium phosphateTrisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateIngredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Lactobacillus/ganoderma lucidum extract/lentinus edodes extract ferment filtrate, Lactobacillus, Ganoderma lucidum extract, Lentinus edodes extract, Kelp ferment filtrate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Octyldodecyl myristate, Dicaprylyl ether, Glyceryl stearate, Nylon-12, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Peg-75 stearate, Xylitol, Tocopheryl acetate, Cassia angustifolia seed polysaccharide, Hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Lactobacillus ferment, Steareth-20, Ceteth-20, Squalane, Nonapeptide-1, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 60, Sodium phosphate, Sorbitan isostearate, Disodium phosphate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
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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.
| BionikeSkinergy balmYOUR PRODUCT | NEOGEN X SUR.MEDICDermalogy Probiotics Youth Repair Cream | MEDI-PEELPeptide 9 Volume and Tension Tox Cream Pro | PEACH & LILYPeptide Pro Firming Moisturizer | |
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| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $28.32 | $22.36 | $45.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 6 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Hexapeptide-9 | Tripeptide-1 | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Irritancy | Low | High | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Judging from the ingredient list, "Bionike - Skinergy balm" 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 (glycerin, hyaluronic acid, lactobacillus ferment, sodium hyaluronate and butylene 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). Dimethicone, squalane, cetearyl alcohol, octyldodecyl myristate and caprylyl glycol 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 (nonapeptide-1 0.20% - 0.40%). 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
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Contact Burn with Blister Formation in Children Treated with Sennosidesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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