BIOTHERM

BLUE THERAPY UPLIFT FIRMING DAY CREAM

Name: BIOTHERM - BLUE THERAPY UPLIFT FIRMING DAY CREAM
Brand: BIOTHERM

Efficacy 87/100·High irritancy

Efficacy measures how well the formula delivers the claims the brand advertises · 2 of 2 advertised claims delivered

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Product claims breakdown

Anti-aging

ADENOSINE at ~0.25–0.45% + 1 more curated active

Strong evidence

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.

ADENOSINERole: HeroMight 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)~0.25–0.45%

ALGAE EXTRACTRole: Key activePlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet~0.5–0.8%

GlycerinRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.6–5.6%

DimethiconeRole: Key activeA 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~4.2–5.1%

RhamnoseRole: Key activeHelps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~3–3.7%

Cetyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.75–1.15%

Cetearyl alcoholRole: Key activeA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~0.35–0.65%

CaffeineRole: Key activeMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes~0.25–0.5%

Caprylic/capric glyceridesRole: Key activeHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~0.3–0.55%

Moisturizing

4 ingredients contribute at the levels below

Good evidence

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: algae extract, 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: dimethicone, algae extract.

DIMETHICONERole: Key activeA 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~4.2–5.1%

GLYCERINRole: Key activeOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4.6–5.6%

Irritancy

15 flagged ingredients — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 15 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~1.9–2.3%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherLow~0.35–0.65%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureLow~0.3–0.55%est.

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesLow~0.25–0.5%est.

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicLow~0.3–0.55%est.

Disodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanserLow~0.3–0.6%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureLow~0.3–0.55%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationLow~0.25–0.5%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHLow~0.25–0.45%est.

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationLow~0.25–0.45%est.

Comedogenic

7 ingredients can clog pores in acne-prone skin

High risk

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating ≥ 2. In leave-on products at higher concentrations they can clog pores for acne-prone skin types.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Isopropyl isostearateAn emollient that helps soften the skinHigh~1.5–1.8%est.

Algae extractPlant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yetHigh~0.5–0.8%est.

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicHigh~0.3–0.55%est.

Hydrolyzed rhodophyceae extract—High~0.25–0.5%est.

CarrageenanHelps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulationHigh~0.25–0.5%est.

Sorbitan oleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMed~0.35–0.65%est.

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product textureMed~0.35–0.65%est.

~ marks concentrations estimated from label position and typical use levels

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BLUE THERAPY UPLIFT FIRMING DAY CREAM

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