Biosme The Rich Absolute Organic Face Intense Moisturizing Serum
Works for
MoisturizingSimmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin + 5 moreWorks
“The Rich Absolute Organic Face Intense Moisturizing Serum”
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:
fructooligosaccharides, 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, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Sodium anisate, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Gossypium herbaceum fruit water~5.3–7.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilGlycerin~2.7–4%
- 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 GlycerinLactobacillus ferment~2–3%
- 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 fermentCetearyl olivate~1.5–2.3%
Fructooligosaccharides~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesBeta vulgaris root extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some antioxidant properties, but mostly used in cosmetics for its color
More about Beta vulgaris root extractSodium levulinate~0.5–1.2%
Sodium anisate~0.4–0.95%
Lactic acid~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidTocopherol~0.15–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.35%
- 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 oilParfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Gossypium herbaceum fruit water, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Glycerin, Lactobacillus ferment, Cetearyl olivate, Fructooligosaccharides, Beta vulgaris root extract, Sodium levulinate, Sodium anisate, Lactic acid, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Parfum
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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.
| BiosmeThe Rich Absolute Organic Face Intense Moisturizing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | By BEAUTY BAY5% Squalane + Grapeseed Oil Serum Hybrid | Osea MalibuAnti-Aging Sea Serum | KTWHigh Performance Nourishing Firming Ampoule | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | $6.55 | $88.00 | $20.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Evening Primrose Oil | Niacinamide | Agran Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Biosme - The Rich Absolute Organic Face Intense Moisturizing Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (fructooligosaccharides 1.20% - 1.80%, lactobacillus ferment 2.00% - 3.00% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 23.28£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Use of Probiotics for Dermal Applicationsresearchgate.net
- 5Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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