Works for
Anti-agingAdenosine, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreWorks well
“Fortified with hyaluronic acid and life plankton, the gel-cream formula protects from urban pollutants and environmental aggressors to support a stronger-looking skin barrier, alongside visibly plumping the complexion to soften the look of fine lines.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingCeramide np, Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine + 9 moreWorks well
“Promoting pillow-like, hydrated skin, the Biotherm Aquasource Hyalu Plump Gel provides up to eight hours of complexion-quenching moisture.”
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cholesterol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine
ExfoliationSide benefit · Capryloyl salicylic acidWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneSide benefit the brand mentions · Capryloyl salicylic acidMay help
“Targeting dehydrated and dull skin, the moisturiser works to reveal a more plump and radiant complexion.”
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Menthoxypropanediol + 4 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinAlcohol denat.~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~2.8–4.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilCetearyl isononanoate~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateIsopropyl isostearate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isopropyl isostearateButyrospermum parkii butter~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCeramide np~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npCarbomer~1–1.5%
- 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 CarbomerSodium chloride~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium hyaluronate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.95%
2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time
More about 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediolCholesterol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally found in skin
More about CholesterolAdenosine~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)
More about AdenosineAmmonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurateHydroxyacetophenone~0.2–0.8%
Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganineCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vitreoscilla ferment~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMenthoxypropanediol~0.1–0.5%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.4%
Ci 42090~0.1–0.35%
Linalool~0.05–0.25%
Limonene~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitral~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Alcohol denat., Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Cetearyl isononanoate, Isopropyl isostearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceramide np, Carbomer, Sodium chloride, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium hydroxide, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Cholesterol, Adenosine, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Vitreoscilla ferment, Citric acid, Xanthan gum, Menthoxypropanediol, Tocopherol, Chlorphenesin, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Linalool, Limonene, Citral, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Hyalu Plump GelYOUR PRODUCT | VichyIdéalia Night Recovery Gel-Balm | BIOAQUASOURCE DRY SKIN | LancômeAdvanced Génifique Night Cream with Triple Ceramide Complex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 55% | 54% |
| Price | $47.00 | — | $40.42−$6.58 | $74.50+$27.50 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 8 of 10 | 7 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Panthenol | Ascorbyl Glucoside |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BIOTHERM - Aquasource Hyalu Plump Gel" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging and Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Ceramides (ceramide np 1.30% - 1.90%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Adenosine 0.30% - 0.70%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
- Humectants (glycerin 4.00% - 5.90% and sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 1.15%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 18.00£ up to 890.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 50.00CA$ in Canada.
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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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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 6Safety Assessment of Ceramides as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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