BIOTHERM Cera Repair Barrier Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-agingAdenosine, Tocopherol + 1 moreStrong evidence
“Try Cera Repair Barrier Cream with the LIFE PLANKTONTM ELIXIR ANTI-AGING SERUM .”
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.
MoisturizingCeramide np, Polyglycerin-3 + 16 moreStrong evidence
“Cera Repair Barrier 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, polyglycerin-3.
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: helianthus annuus seed cera, helianthus annuus seed wax.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np
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
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.1–6.1%
- 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 GlycerinDicaprylyl ether~3.6–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherPentylene glycol~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolyglyceryl-6 distearate~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearatePropanediol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolCetyl esters~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften upper layer of the skin and can enhance penetration of other ingredients into the upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl estersJojoba esters~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersCetearyl isononanoate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and helps prevent moisture loss.
More about Cetearyl isononanoateBehenyl alcohol~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholAcacia decurrens flower cera~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Mimosa flower fax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It adds a nice smell, but could be irritating
More about Acacia decurrens flower ceraAcacia decurrens flower wax~0.4–0.95%
Helianthus annuus seed cera~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Helianthus annuus seed ceraHelianthus annuus seed wax~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and support skin's barrier function while creating a thicker product consistency
More about Helianthus annuus seed waxTriticum vulgare seed extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Centella asiatica extract~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractCeramide np~0.3–0.75%
- 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 Ceramide npSorbitan oleate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan oleateIsohexadecane~0.3–0.75%
- 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 IsohexadecaneSodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium stearoyl glutamate~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl glutamateAdenosine~0.1–0.5%
- 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 AdenosineHydroxyacetophenone~0.1–0.5%
Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and used to stabilize product formulations
More about Hydroxypropyl starch phosphateCapryloyl salicylic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Vitreoscilla ferment~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve stability of the formulation
More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinatePolyglycerin-3~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-3Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxPolysorbate 80~0.1–0.3%
Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps water and oil mix together and create gel-like textures
More about Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymerCetyl alcohol~0.05–0.25%
- 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 alcoholTocopherol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 TocopherolParfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl ether, Pentylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Propanediol, Cetyl esters, Jojoba esters, Cetearyl isononanoate, Behenyl alcohol, Acacia decurrens flower cera, Acacia decurrens flower wax, Helianthus annuus seed cera, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Triticum vulgare seed extract, Centella asiatica extract, Ceramide np, Sorbitan oleate, Isohexadecane, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Adenosine, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Vitreoscilla ferment, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Polyglycerin-3, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Polysorbate 80, Acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, Cetyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Parfum
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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.
| BIOTHERMCera Repair Barrier CreamYOUR PRODUCT | VichyMinéral 89 72H Moisture Boosting Cream | LancômeAdvanced Génifique Night Cream with Triple Ceramide Complex | SKIN&LABHybarrier Hyaluronic Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 64% | 59% | 51% |
| Price | $32.05 | $23.65−$8.40 | $96.23+$64.18 | $15.96−$16.09 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 10 | 9 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Hydroxypalmitoyl Sphinganine | Dimethiconol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"BIOTHERM - Cera Repair Barrier Cream" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. BIOTHERM - Cera Repair Barrier Cream ticks this box. Glycerin, polyglycerin-3 and sodium hyaluronate 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). Ceramide np, helianthus annuus seed cera, helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters and acacia decurrens flower cera in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.75%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- Adenosine 0.10% - 0.50%. 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.
What our users say
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
Price
The product retails from 24.12£ up to 41.50£ in the United Kingdom, from 65.00CA$ up to 75.00CA$ in Canada and for 88.66A$ in Australia.
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Sources cited in this review
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