Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Manganese gluconate + 3 moreWorks
“All Biotherm products are infused with Life Plankton to deliver intense regenerating hydration, whereas our Life Plankton Collection features products where the ingredient is at its highest concentration.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingZinc gluconate, Copper gluconateNot delivered
“Life Plankton strengthens skin's natural defense and protect against age, environmental aggressions and lifestyle attacks while strenghtening skin's self-protection function and preventing attacks on skin cells.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinSodium laureth sulfate~5.2–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Works as a foaming cleansing agent
More about Sodium laureth sulfateSodium lauroyl sarcosinate~3.8–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateCocamidopropyl betaine~3–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineCocamide mipa~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, and viscosity controlling. Comes from coconut acid. Doesn't appear to be a common irritant
More about Cocamide mipaParfum~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPeg-150 distearate~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-150 distearateSodium chloride~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCocoyl sarcosine~0.7–1.05%
Ppg-5-ceteth-20~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Palmitic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidLinalool~0.4–0.6%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalHexyl cinnamal~0.35–0.65%
Benzyl alcohol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholPolyquaternium-7~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeMethyl cocoate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Zinc gluconate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Zinc gluconateLimonene~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneCitronellol~0.2–0.4%
Geraniol~0.2–0.35%
Sodium cocoate~0.3–0.55%
Potassium chloride~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Eugenol~0.15–0.3%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.35%
Copper gluconate~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of 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
More about Copper gluconateCi 61570~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Manganese gluconate~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to help restore skin barrier function supporting its hydration
More about Manganese gluconateCitric acid~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Sodium laureth sulfate, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamide mipa, Parfum, Peg-150 distearate, Sodium chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Cocoyl sarcosine, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Palmitic acid, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Polyquaternium-7, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Methyl cocoate, Sodium benzoate, Zinc gluconate, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Sodium cocoate, Potassium chloride, Eugenol, Sodium hydroxide, Copper gluconate, Ci 61570, Unknown, Manganese gluconate, Citric acid, Unknown
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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.
| BIOTHERMAQUATHERMALE SHOWER GELYOUR PRODUCT | La Roche-PosayCicaplast Gel B5 | LieracMésolift Ultra Vitamin-Enriched Anti-Fatigue Correction Serum | ZIIP BeautyCrystal Gel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 29% | 29% |
| Price | $36.00 | $16.20−$19.80 | $58.82+$22.82 | $91.02+$55.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 4 | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassoside | Retinyl Palmitate | Glutathione |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"BIOTHERM - AQUATHERMALE SHOWER GEL" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 4.40% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 39.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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