BIOTHERM Aquasource Night Spa Triple Spa Effect Night Balm
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingHydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Glycerin + 14 moreStrong evidence
“Biotherm Aquasource Night Spa Triple Spa Effect Night Balm 50ml is a night balm that rehydrates, smooths and soothes all skin types.This care contains an association of Life Plankton known for its regenerating properties, and Polynesian marine organism extract also known for its healing virtues.”
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, butylene glycol.
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, glycine soja oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine
Anti-agingTocopherolLimited evidence
“Thanks to these actives, your skin is immediately re-moisturised, smoothed and soothed for a result similar to a SPA care.Day after day,; results are visible, wrinkles and fine lines of your face are smoothed, complexion is fresher and your skin is full of water.Tested under dermatological control.Made in France.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Limonene + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dimethicone~5.4–6.6%
- 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 DimethiconeAlcohol denat.~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Glycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinIsocetyl stearate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Isocetyl stearatePolyglyceryl-2 stearate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-2 stearateIsononyl isononanoate~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoatePentylene glycol~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolButylene glycol~1.2–1.5%
- 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 glycolStearyl heptanoate~1–1.2%
Peg-8~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a nice product consistency
More about Peg-8Mannose~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cetyl alcohol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateDisodium stearoyl glutamate~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser
More about Disodium stearoyl glutamatePhenoxyethanol~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolStearyl caprylate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium polyacrylate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions
More about Sodium polyacrylateStearic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPalmitic acid~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidLimonene~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneVitreoscilla ferment~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycine soja oil~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilTocopherol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 TocopherolSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Stearyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholMyristyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating
More about Myristyl alcoholMyristic acid~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidBenzyl salicylate~0.25–0.4%
Linalool~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl alcohol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholAlteromonas ferment extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A marine extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It is claimed to have anti-inflammatory properties but research is lacking
More about Alteromonas ferment extractHydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine~0.2–0.4%
- 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 sphinganineCitral~0.2–0.35%
Geraniol~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 42090~0.15–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.1–0.2%
Ci 60730~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Dimethicone, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Isocetyl stearate, Polyglyceryl-2 stearate, Isononyl isononanoate, Pentylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Stearyl heptanoate, Peg-8, Unknown, Mannose, Cetyl alcohol, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Phenoxyethanol, Stearyl caprylate, Sodium polyacrylate, Stearic acid, Palmitic acid, Limonene, Vitreoscilla ferment, Glycine soja oil, Tocopherol, Sodium hydroxide, Stearyl alcohol, Myristyl alcohol, Myristic acid, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Benzyl alcohol, Alteromonas ferment extract, Hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine, Citral, Geraniol, Parfum, Ci 42090, Ci 19140, Ci 60730, Unknown
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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 Night Spa Triple Spa Effect Night BalmYOUR PRODUCT | VichyNutrilogie 2 Intense Cream | LancômeVisionnaire Nuit Beauty Sleep Perfector Advanced Multi-Correcting Gel-In-Oil | Kiehl'sUltra Facial Cream Holiday Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 61% | 58% | 58% |
| Price | $42.00 | $8.02−$33.98 | — | $59.35+$17.35 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Petrolatum | Adenosine | Sunflower Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"BIOTHERM - Aquasource Night Spa Triple Spa Effect Night Balm" has a good moisturizing formula. This moisturizer uses a good combo of humectants and emollients. These both types of ingredients are essentials for improving the skin hydration and keeping the skin barrier healthy. Glycerin, butylene glycol and peg-8 in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (glycine soja oil, isocetyl stearate, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol and palmitic acid) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e and stearic acidIrritation risk
This moisturizer contains a bunch of common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide any known benefit for the skin. It might not be the best choice if your skin is sensitive. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 183.99A$ in Australia, for 65.30$ in the United States and for 31.42£ 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 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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