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BIOTHERM Aquasource Cream

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Moisturizing
Anti-aging

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Key actives

Zinc gluconate 0.2% - 0.75%Butyrospermum parkii butter 1.8% - 2.7%

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Product summary

Judging from the ingredient list, "BIOTHERM - Aquasource Cream" 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 (citrulline, glycerin, peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin and caprylyl 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). Emollients in this formulation (ceramide np, cholesterol, glycine soja oil, prunus armeniaca kernel oil and butyrospermum parkii butter) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.

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Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.45% - 1.00%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.

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

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. 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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The product retails for 50.00CA$ in Canada and from 24.43£ up to 45.79£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

The fast-absorbing formula is ideal for people prone to very dry skin, as a boost of Plankton of LifeTM works to drench your base in moisture.

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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: citrulline, 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: butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine

2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

glycerin 3.4% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Anti-aging

This product contains serine. 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.

serine 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Key Actives

zinc gluconate 0.2% - 0.75%

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

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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alcohol denat. 2% - 3.1%

Irritation risk:

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

sodium lauryl sulfate 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

A cleansing agent (SLS). It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

butyrospermum parkii butter 1.8% - 2.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-aging, Anti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

glycine soja oil 1% - 1.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

dimethicone 4.3% - 6.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

glycerin 3.4% - 5.1%

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, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Alcohol denat., Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Mannose, Glycine soja oil, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Ceramide np, Zinc gluconate, Glyceryl stearate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Dimethiconol, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lauryl sulfate, Serine, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Cholesterol, Disodium edta, Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Caprylyl glycol, Vitreoscilla ferment, Citric acid, Citrulline, Menthoxypropanediol, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl ether, Acrylates/steareth-20 methacrylate copolymer, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Linalool, Geraniol, Limonene, Citral, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum, Unknown

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WIMJ similarity score		54%	54%	52%	49%	48%	48%	48%	48%	48%	47%
Key ingredients	hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine ceramide np +11 more	Common: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine ceramide np +3 more Other: colloidal oatmeal niacinamide +11 more	Common: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more Other: petrolatum beeswax +5 more	Common: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine ceramide np +2 more Other: capryloyl salicylic acid ascorbyl glucoside +14 more	Common: ceramide np dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +10 more	Common: ceramide np cholesterol +3 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester retinol +8 more	Common: ceramide np ceramide np +6 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +8 more	Common: ceramide np cholesterol +2 more Other: caprooyl phytosphingosine caprooyl sphingosine +15 more	Common: ceramide np dimethicone +2 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide ng +6 more	Common: ceramide np cholesterol +2 more Other: linoleic acid phytosphingosine +9 more	Common: ceramide np cholesterol +4 more Other: copper tripeptide-1 niacinamide +17 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citral Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? passiflora edulis seed oil Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +13 more	coco-betaine Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +18 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? sambucus nigra fruit extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +6 more	nasturtium officinale extract Has skin benefit? zinc sulfate Has skin benefit? +26 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +75 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +81 more

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BIOTHERM Aquasource Cream

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Anti-aging

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