BIOTHERM Aquasource Deep Serum - Day Serum Moisturizing and Light
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Dimethicone + 6 moreWorks
“Aquasource Deep Serum , Day Serum Moisturizing and Light”
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, sodium hyaluronate.
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: dimethicone, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 6 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~5.1–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneAlcohol denat.~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~2.7–4.1%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2.1–3.1%
- 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 glycolPeg-20~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~1.5–2.3%
- 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 DimethiconeMannose~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methyl gluceth-20~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Propylene glycol~0.6–1.35%
- 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 PhenoxyethanolHydrogenated lecithin~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCarbomer~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateParfum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.15–0.65%
Ci 77891~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.5%
Mica~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaLimonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneVitreoscilla ferment~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl salicylate~0.1–0.35%
Benzyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholLinalool~0.05–0.3%
Citral~0.05–0.25%
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeCi 42090~0.05–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Peg-20, Dimethicone, Mannose, Methyl gluceth-20, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated lecithin, Carbomer, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Parfum, Disodium edta, Ci 77891, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, Mica, Limonene, Vitreoscilla ferment, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl alcohol, Linalool, Citral, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, Ci 42090, Ci 19140
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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.
| BIOTHERMAquasource Deep Serum - Day Serum Moisturizing and LightYOUR PRODUCT | VichyIdéalia Radiance Serum | DiorCapture Youth Redness Soother Age-Delay Anti-Redness Soothing Serum | MamondeRed Energy Serum Ultra Repair | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 48% | 47% | 47% |
| Price | — | $39.00 | — | $35.71 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Adenosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"BIOTHERM - Aquasource Deep Serum - Day Serum Moisturizing and Light" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.55% and glycerin 2.70% - 4.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 40.30£ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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