PRODUCT REVIEW

BIOTHERM Cera Repair Barrier Repair Cream + My Skin Barrier Routine Free

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Anti-aging
Moisturizing
Exfoliation
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.8%Ceramide np 0.3% - 0.75%

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Product summary

"BIOTHERM - Cera Repair Barrier Repair Cream + My Skin Barrier Routine Free" has a good moisturizing formula. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. BIOTHERM - Cera Repair Barrier Repair Cream + My Skin Barrier Routine Free ticks this box. Humectants in this product (glycerin, polyglycerin-3 and sodium hyaluronate) 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 (ceramide np, helianthus annuus seed cera, helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters and acacia decurrens flower cera) 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

Another benefit is that this moisturizer contain ceramides (ceramide np 0.30% - 0.75%). Ceramides are an important part of our natural skin barrier. The Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or come from plants. They help soften the skin and can help "fill the gaps" in the skin barrier, keeping the skin hydrated and resilient for longer.
Adenosine 0.10% - 0.50%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits 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.

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The product retails for 37.26£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Biotherm Cera Repair Barrier Cream 50ml is a face care developed to reinforce and protect the skin from urban aggressions, and act on the first signs of ageing.This cream suits to all skin types, sensitive skins included.Its formula associates Probiotic fractions of Life Plankton of natural origin to help to soothe and regenerate the assaulted skin.Bioceramides of natural origin in bio-affinity with the skin to help restore its ceramide reserves and strengthen the skin barrier.The skin is stronger, more replumped, fine lines are attenuated.94% of ingredients are of natural origin.Made in France.

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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.

adenosine 0.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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)

centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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.

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.15%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Cera Repair Barrier Repair Cream + My Skin Barrier Routine Free

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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

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

helianthus annuus seed cera 0.4% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

polyglycerin-3 0.1% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Evens skin tone

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: capryloyl salicylic acid.

capryloyl salicylic acid 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Exfoliation

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.

capryloyl salicylic acid 0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

centella asiatica extract 0.35% - 0.8%

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Works for: Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-blemish

ceramide np 0.3% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory

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

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Potential irritants

acacia decurrens flower cera 0.5% - 1.15%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Mimosa flower fax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It adds a nice smell, but could be irritating

acacia decurrens flower wax 0.4% - 0.95%

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Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

triticum vulgare seed extract 0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

sorbitan oleate 0.2% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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water 40% - 60%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.1% - 6.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

dicaprylyl ether 3.6% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

Ingredient 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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Key ingredients	capryloyl salicylic acid adenosine +8 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +2 more Other: dimethiconol fructooligosaccharides +4 more	Common: capryloyl salicylic acid adenosine +6 more Other: niacinamide squalane	Common: capryloyl salicylic acid adenosine +7 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine ascorbyl glucoside +9 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +2 more Other: dimethiconol fructooligosaccharides +4 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +2 more Other: phytosphingosine panthenol +7 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +2 more Other: ceramide ap ceramide as +11 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +2 more Other: panthenol hyaluronic acid +7 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +3 more Other: madecassoside panthenol +5 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +2 more Other: madecassoside niacinamide +8 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +3 more Other: sh-decapeptide-7 niacinamide +25 more	Common: adenosine ceramide np +3 more Other: niacinamide acetyl hexapeptide-8 +9 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	caprylyl/capryl glucoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	acacia decurrens flower wax Has skin benefit? acacia decurrens flower cera Has skin benefit? +10 more	parfum Has skin benefit? citronellol Has skin benefit? +16 more	caprylyl/capryl glucoside Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +7 more	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +6 more	triacetin Has skin benefit? cocoglycerides Has skin benefit? +5 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +3 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? madecassoside Has skin benefit? +7 more	asiaticoside Has skin benefit? centella asiatica leaf extract Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ocimum sanctum leaf extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? bifida ferment lysate Has skin benefit? +48 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +34 more	oryza sativa bran water Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +31 more	centella asiatica leaf water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +28 more	terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +23 more	centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +75 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +35 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

BIOTHERM Cera Repair Barrier Repair Cream + My Skin Barrier Routine Free

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Evens skin tone

Exfoliation

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