PRODUCT REVIEW

BIOTHERM Aquasource BB Cream Instant Beautifying Moisturizer SPF15

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Moisturizing

Doesn't work for:

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Sun protection
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Caffeine 0.1% - 0.45%Glycerin 2.6% - 3.9%

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Product summary

We do not recommend "BIOTHERM - Aquasource BB Cream Instant Beautifying Moisturizer SPF15" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: octinoxate 1.90% - 2.80%.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide 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.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Aquasource BB Cream Instant Beautifying Moisturizer SPF15

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This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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).

sodium hyaluronate 0.05% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

glycerin 2.6% - 3.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cetyl palmitate 1.1% - 1.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An emollient that helps soften the skin and is used to improve product texture and stability

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.9% - 2.8%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Biotherm Aquasource BB Cream Instant Beautifying Moisturizer SPF15 30ml with formula enriched in pure thermal plankton, hyaluronic acid and mineral pigments protects and magnifies the skin only in one gesture, indeed, this BB Cream , moisturizes in depth, , protects thanks to its SPF15, , corrects and smoothes, , evens the complexion, , illuminates and sublimates the complexion.

Source: Cocoon Center

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.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

ascorbyl glucoside 0.1% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

caffeine 0.1% - 0.45%

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Works for: De-puffing, Anti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

glycerin 2.6% - 3.9%

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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

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alcohol denat. 2.1% - 3.1%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 1.9% - 2.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

isononyl isononanoate 4.6% - 6.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

isohexadecane 3.5% - 5.3%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

Ingredient list view

Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Isohexadecane, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Cetyl palmitate, Nylon-12, Cyclohexasiloxane, Propylene glycol, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Stearyl alcohol, Argilla, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Lithium magnesium sodium silicate, Disodium edta, Caffeine, Ascorbyl glucoside, Cellulose acetate butyrate, Polyphosphorylcholine glycol acrylate, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Polyvinyl alcohol, Vitreoscilla ferment, Sodium chloride, Butylene glycol, Sodium hyaluronate, Parfum

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SPF	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 25	SPF 25	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	caffeine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more	Common: caffeine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other:	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: palmitoyl tripeptide-1 acetate tetrapeptide-21 +6 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate linoleic acid +7 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate sodium hyaluronate +1 more Other: tripeptide-1 panthenol +11 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine ceramide 3 +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester madecassic acid +10 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine c13-16 isoparaffin +5 more	Common: sodium hyaluronate glycerin Other: niacinamide ceramide ap +8 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: urea butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more	Common: glycerin sodium hyaluronate Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +15 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? limonene Has skin benefit? +14 more	zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	eucalyptus globulus leaf oil Has skin benefit? mentha piperita oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +37 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +45 more	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +53 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +30 more

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BIOTHERM Aquasource BB Cream Instant Beautifying Moisturizer SPF15

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