PRODUCT REVIEW

BIOTHERM Aquasource Hydration Cream Normal Combination Skin

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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

"BIOTHERM - Aquasource Hydration Cream Normal Combination Skin" has a good moisturizing formula. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. 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: vitamin e and zinc gluconate

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. 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 53.96A$ in Australia, for 65.36$ in the United States and for 30.95£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Aquasource Hydration Cream Normal Combination Skin

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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

cholesterol 0.15% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that is naturally found in skin

citrulline 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An amino-acid that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

dimethicone 4.3% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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-inflammatory, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Anti-oxidation, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone

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%

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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

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Key ingredients	hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine ceramide np +11 more	Common: ceramide np dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +25 more	Common: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine ceramide np +4 more Other: niacinamide sodium acetylated hyaluronate +2 more	Common: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine +7 more Other: niacinamide colloidal oatmeal +23 more	Common: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine butyrospermum parkii butter +6 more Other: petrolatum beeswax +5 more	Common: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine ceramide np +2 more Other: adenosine capryloyl salicylic acid +13 more	Common: ceramide np dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +25 more	Common: ceramide np cholesterol +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +19 more	Common: ceramide np glycerin +3 more Other: phytosphingosine ceramide ap +5 more	Common: ceramide np dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide bakuchiol +10 more	Common: ceramide np cholesterol +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +13 more	Common: ceramide np dimethicone +4 more Other: niacinamide copper tripeptide-1 +13 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? benzyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +16 more	methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +6 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +21 more	parfum Has skin benefit? passiflora edulis seed oil Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +16 more	methyldihydrojasmonate Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +13 more	parfum Has skin benefit? sodium anisate Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? propolis extract Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dimethicone Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? limnanthes alba seed oil Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +88 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? limnanthes alba seed oil Has skin benefit? +77 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +69 more	water Has skin benefit? squalane Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +51 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +45 more

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BIOTHERM Aquasource Hydration Cream Normal Combination Skin

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