BIOTHERM BLUE THERAPY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingParaffinum liquidum, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol + 24 moreStrong evidence
“BLUE THERAPY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM”
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, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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: cera alba, cera microcristallina.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
Anti-agingAdenosineStrong evidence
“BLUE THERAPY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM”
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.
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acidStrong evidence
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 toneNot advertised by the brand · Capryloyl salicylic acidModerate evidence
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?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Hydrogenated polyisobutene~5.1–6.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinButylene glycol~3.1–3.7%
- 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 glycolDimethicone~2.4–3%
- 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 DimethiconeCetyl alcohol~2–2.4%
- 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 alcoholGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateZea mays starch~1.4–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchElaeis guineensis oil~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Elaeis guineensis oilParaffinum liquidum~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumPeg-100 stearate~0.8–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateCera alba~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaSorbitol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolMyristyl myristate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateZea mays oil~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilPeg-14m~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cera microcristallina~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaParaffin~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prevents water loss from the skin surface and thickens the product consistency
More about ParaffinAlgae~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sorbitan tristearate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearateGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerDimethyl isosorbide~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideIsohexadecane~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent
More about IsohexadecaneLaminaria ochroleuca extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractSodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Moringa pterygosperma seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Moringa pterygosperma seed extract2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol~0.25–0.45%
- 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-octadecanediolPhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPrunus armeniaca kernel oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAdenosine~0.25–0.45%
- 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 AdenosineChlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
Propylene glycol~0.25–0.45%
- 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 glycolHydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A sugar-derived compound that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to stimulate synthesis of skin's own moisturizing factors, but solid research is lacking. It could be irritating
More about Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriolCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vitreoscilla ferment~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMaltitol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MaltitolPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateOctyldodecanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolAcrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerPolysorbate 80~0.2–0.35%
Oryza sativa bran oil~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilParfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Zea mays starch, Elaeis guineensis oil, Paraffinum liquidum, Peg-100 stearate, Cera alba, Sorbitol, Myristyl myristate, Zea mays oil, Peg-14m, Cera microcristallina, Paraffin, Algae, Sorbitan tristearate, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Dimethyl isosorbide, Isohexadecane, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Sodium hydroxide, Moringa pterygosperma seed extract, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Adenosine, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Propylene glycol, Hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Vitreoscilla ferment, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Maltitol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Octyldodecanol, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Polysorbate 80, Oryza sativa bran oil, Parfum, Unknown
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| BIOTHERMBLUE THERAPY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAMYOUR PRODUCT | Shu UemuraUltime8 Sublime Beauty Oil In Cream | L'Oréal ParisCell Renewal Midnight Cream Anti-Aging Night Moisturizer with Antioxidants, Fragrance Free | VichyNeovadiol Rose Platinum Night Cream | |
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| Match | — | 53% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | $56.06 | $115.00+$58.94 | $36.99−$19.07 | $37.39−$18.67 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 15 | 5 of 15 | 8 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Panthenol | Calcium Pca |
| Irritancy | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
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Product summary
"BIOTHERM - BLUE THERAPY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. BIOTHERM - BLUE THERAPY ANTI-AGING NIGHT CREAM ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, maltitol, butylene glycol and propylene 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 (paraffinum liquidum, oryza sativa bran oil, cera alba, cera microcristallina and dimethicone) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- Adenosine 0.25% - 0.45%. It is a compound that in involved in many biological processes inside the skin cells. According one high-quality clinical trial, topical Adenosine in low concentrations can somewhat help improve "deep wrinkles" - the wrinkles that appear with age in places where our faces are most dynamic (for example, on the forehead or in the corners of the eyes).
Irritation risk
This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 from 78.75CA$ up to 105.00CA$ in Canada and for 85.00$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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